dazzling
word · lemma: dazzle
Definition
So bright or impressive that it amazes you. It can describe something that shines intensely or something extremely beautiful or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Used for strong lights or very impressive things (e.g., 'dazzling smile', 'dazzling performance'). Not literal for taste, sound, or touch. Avoid using about very ordinary things.
Spanish: deslumbrante - brillantePortuguese (BR): deslumbrante - impressionantePortuguese (PT): deslumbrante - impressionanteChinese (Simplified): 耀眼的 - 令人惊叹的Chinese (Traditional): 耀眼的 - 令人驚嘆的Hindi: चमकदार - आकर्षकArabic: مبهر - متألقBengali: ঝলমলে - চমকপ্রদRussian: ослепительныйJapanese: まばゆい - 目を見張るVietnamese: chói lọi - rực rỡ - làm kinh ngạcKorean: 눈부신Turkish: göz kamaştırıcıUrdu: چمکدار - انتہائی شاندارIndonesian: mempesona - menyilaukan
Example Sentences
The sun was dazzling in the sky.
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She wore a dazzling white dress.
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His dazzling smile lit up the room.
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The actress gave a dazzling performance in the movie.
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Those fireworks were absolutely dazzling last night!
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He entered the party looking dazzling and confident.
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