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adjective

Definition of bedazzlednext
as in fascinated

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bedazzled

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verb

past tense of bedazzle
1
as in enchanted
to hold the attention of as if by a spell don't let their promises of immense riches bedazzle you

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2
as in blinded
to overpower with light the theater's enormous chandelier bedazzled me as a child

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedazzled
  1. enchanted
  2. fascinated
  3. stunned
  4. captivated
  5. wondrous
Verb
  • Trending on Billboard Music tied to the series first enchanted Billboard charts in 2021.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Its quiet influence has enchanted the street style set for the past few seasons—a fact evident by Alaïa Le Teckel’s continued dominance.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Gold coins through history Researchers and enthusiasts have always been fascinated by the discovery of gold.
    Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of fascinated
Verb
  • Eminem, stunned, then holds a photo of a sonogram while Jade smiles and laughs at her dad’s reaction to the news.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Video showing a Kentucky judge being gunned down in his chambers was played Tuesday during a court hearing for the ex-sheriff who is charged in the killing that stunned their Appalachian community.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of stunned
Adjective
  • For Cheung, this means that the stunning light shows that captivated audiences in May and October of this year are just the beginning.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Actor and singer Vanessa Paradis, a household name in France, captivated audiences with candid and charismatic reflections on her multifaceted career during a masterclass at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of captivated
Adjective
  • But today, something different—something wondrous—rushes into view.
    science.org, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Soak up the rays from the luxe living room, or step out onto the wrap-around deck for a panoramic look at the wondrous scenery.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of wondrous
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