dazzling — extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and skillful in a way that impresses people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and skillful in a way that impresses people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæzlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The magician's dazzling tricks left the audience speechless.
- My grandmother's dazzling disco moves at the wedding shocked everyone.
- The dazzling city lights made it impossible to see the stars.
dazzling
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdæzlɪŋ/]
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and skillful in a way that impresses people
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dazzling derives from the Middle English verb 'dasen', meaning 'to stun or bewilder'. Originally used to describe the visual confusion caused by intense light, the term gradually evolved to encompass the positive sense of 'impressive and outstanding', extending metaphorically from physical sight-impairing effects to intellectual and aesthetic impact.
Breakdown
daze (to stun or confuse) + -ling (a present participle or adjective suffix forming the present participle form 'dazzling', which functions as an adjective meaning 'blindingly bright' or 'strikingly impressive').
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician's dazzling tricks left the audience speechless.”
“My grandmother's dazzling disco moves at the wedding shocked everyone.”
“The dazzling city lights made it impossible to see the stars.”
“His dazzling intellect was only matched by his terrible cooking skills.”
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