dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce dazzling (audio)
: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive
dazzling lights
a dazzling display of talent
a dazzling achievement/performance
a dazzling smile
dazzlingly adverb
a dazzlingly beautiful display

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers
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New York Fashion Week got a dazzling wrap-up, courtesy of Jared Jewelers. James Manso, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 Given the atmosphere, the dazzling quality of the food and the conscientious service, this should be a very successful restaurant for a long time. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 The Grand Prize Winner from these South American countries was Felipe Esteban Toledo Alarcón for his dazzling capture of a ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata), pictured above. New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025 Las Vegas is known for its luxury hotels and dazzling entertainment. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dazzling

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dazzling was in 1581

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“Dazzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dazzling. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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