Dazzle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈda-zəl/ daz·zle

Meaning & Definition of Dazzle

Dazzle (verb)

  1. to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
  2. to shine brilliantly
  3. to arouse admiration by an impressive display

Dazzle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the quality or state of having or giving off light

    "the dazzle of the stars on a cold but clear winter's night"

    similar: brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor
    related: blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle
    opposite: blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness
    near: dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Dazzle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to overpower with light

    "skiers were dazzled by the glare off of the slopes of freshly packed snow"

    similar: bedazzle, blind, daze
    related: confuse, overpower, overwhelm, stun

Related Entry: Razzle-dazzle (adjective)

Razzle-dazzle is a different word from Dazzle. The synonyms below are for razzle-dazzle, not for dazzle.

  1. excessively showy

    "the razzle-dazzle floor show is simply further evidence that Las Vegas doesn't go in for understatement"

    similar: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, splashy, swank
    related: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy
    near: appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Related Entry: Razzle-dazzle (noun)

Razzle-dazzle is a different word from Dazzle. The synonyms below are for razzle-dazzle, not for dazzle.

  1. as in spectacle, pageantry

    similar: dazzle, fanfare, foofaraw, pageantry, pomp, razzmatazz, spectacle, flamboyance, flash, flashiness, garishness, gaudiness, glitz, ostentation, ostentatiousness, pretentiousness, showiness, swank, pretense, éclat, extravaganza, mummery, pageant, parade, show, adornment, decoration, dressing, embellishment, garnishment, ornamentation, trimming, extravagance, fanciness, luxuriance, luxuriousness, magnificence, opulence, richness, sumptuousness, luridness, meretriciousness, tawdriness, vulgarity
    opposite: conservativeness, moderation, modesty, restraint, simplicity, understatement, elegance, gracefulness, tastefulness, minimalism, austerity, plainness, severity

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dazzle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dazzle:

brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance, luminosity, luminousness, luster, lustrousness, radiance, refulgence, splendor, bedazzle, blind, daze

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dazzle

Words with the opposite meaning of Dazzle:

blackness, dark, darkness, dullness, duskiness

Related Words for Dazzle

blaze, flare, flash, flicker, light, fluorescence, incandescence, luminescence, burnish, gloss, polish, sheen, shine, shininess, fire, flame, glare, glow, gleam, glimmer, glint, glisten, glitter, scintillation, shimmer, sparkle, twinkle, confuse, overpower, overwhelm

Near Antonyms of Dazzle

dimness, gloominess, somberness, cloudiness, haziness, murkiness, obscureness, obscurity, colorlessness, grayness, lackluster, paleness, shadiness, shadowiness

Word Forms of Dazzle

Inflections: dazzled, dazzling

Derived words: dazzle (noun), dazzler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dazzle

frequentative of daze

First known use: 15th centuryi

Words & Phrases Containing Dazzle

razzle-dazzle

Frequently Asked Questions about Dazzle

What does "Dazzle" mean?

"Dazzle" means to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dazzle"?

Other words for "Dazzle" include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, effulgence, illumination, lambency and lightness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dazzle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dazzle"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dazzle". Common alternatives include brightness, brilliance, brilliancy, candor, effulgence, illumination, lambency, lightness, luminance and luminosity.

What is the opposite of "Dazzle"?

Antonyms of "Dazzle" include blackness, dark, darkness, dullness and duskiness. Near antonyms include dimness, gloominess, somberness and cloudiness.

How do you use "Dazzle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dazzle" in a sentence: "the dazzle of the stars on a cold but clear winter's night"; "skiers were dazzled by the glare off of the slopes of freshly packed snow".

Is "Dazzle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dazzle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dazzle"?

"Dazzle" is pronounced /ˈda-zəl/ and divided into syllables as daz·zle.

What is the origin of the word "Dazzle"?

"Dazzle" comes from frequentative of daze. First known use: 15th centuryi.