dazzle — to make someone unable to see clearly because of too much bright light
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone unable to see clearly because of too much bright light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæzəl/
Example Sentences
- The magician's tricks dazzled the children so much that they forgot to blink.
- Her smile could dazzle even the grumpiest teacher into giving extra credit.
- The diamond ring dazzled in the sunlight like a tiny disco ball.
dazzle
VERB[/ˈdæzəl/]
to make someone unable to see clearly because of too much bright light
The sudden camera flash dazzled the actor on the dark red carpet.
DAZE(stun) + LE(repeatedly) — the spinning disco ball repeatedly flashes light to DAZE and dazzle the crowd.
He turned the water nozzle, creating a rainbow that began to dazzle the kids.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the verb 'daze' (meaning to stun or bewilder) combined with the frequentative suffix '-le', which suggests repeated or intensive action. The word emerged in English around the 16th century.
Breakdown
daze (to stun) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repeated/intensive action) = dazzle
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician's tricks dazzled the children so much that they forgot to blink.”
“Her smile could dazzle even the grumpiest teacher into giving extra credit.”
“The diamond ring dazzled in the sunlight like a tiny disco ball.”
“The student's presentation was so impressive that it dazzled the professors.”
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