dazzling

adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ 

: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive

dazzling lights

a dazzling display of talent

a dazzling achievement/performance

a dazzling smile

dazzlingly

ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

a dazzlingly beautiful display

Synonyms

• beaming
• bedazzling
• bright
• brilliant
• candescent
• clear
• effulgent
• fulgent
• glowing
• incandescent
• lambent
• lucent
• lucid
• luminous
• lustrous
• radiant
• refulgent
• sheeny
• shining
• shiny
• splendid

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

Recent Examples on the Web

The milestone also marked yet another home-run style moment for the star, who wore a dazzling archival gown from Bob Mackie's FW2002 collection to perform her hit track. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025

One was a dazzling second location of Kendall’s Ghee Indian Kitchen, now open in Wynwood. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025

Known for its glamorous red carpet moments and memorable speeches, the ceremony typically runs around three hours, so grab your popcorn and settle in for a dazzling night celebrating the best in film and television. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025

Sadly, Laverne Cox won’t be dazzling as a red carpet host for the 2025 Golden Globes, which are being held Sunday evening. —Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above