dazzle
word
Definition
To shine so brightly that it makes it hard to see, or to greatly impress or amaze someone.
Usage & Nuances
Can be used literally (blinding light) or figuratively (amazing talent, beauty, or performance). Common collocations: 'dazzle the crowd,' 'dazzling smile.' More formal or descriptive, not slang.
Spanish: deslumbrar - impresionarPortuguese (BR): ofuscar - deslumbrar - impressionarPortuguese (PT): ofuscar - deslumbrar - impressionarChinese (Simplified): 使眼花 - 使惊叹Chinese (Traditional): 使眼花 - 使驚嘆Hindi: चौंका देना - चकाचौंध करनाArabic: يُبهر - يُذهلBengali: হতবাক করা - চোখ ঝলসানোRussian: ослеплять - поражатьJapanese: 眩惑させる - 感心させるVietnamese: làm chói mắt - làm kinh ngạcKorean: 눈부시게 하다 - 감탄하게 하다Turkish: büyülemek - göz kamaştırmakUrdu: چونکا دینا - آنکھیں چندھیا دیناIndonesian: membutakan (mata) - memukau
Example Sentences
They tried to dazzle the judges with their performance.
basic
The bright lights dazzle my eyes.
basic
Her smile can dazzle anyone.
basic
He wore a suit that really dazzled at the party.
natural
The magician's tricks always dazzle the audience.
natural
Don’t let the fancy advertisements dazzle you into buying things you don’t need.
natural