Dazzle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill; "Her arguments dazzled everyone"; "The dancer dazzled the audience with his turns and jumps".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Her arguments dazzled everyone in the debate, showcasing her mastery of the subject.
- The virtuoso pianist dazzled the crowd with his breathtaking rendition of the complex piece.
- Her flawless presentation skills and confidence on stage dazzled the investors and secured the funding for her startup.
- The magician's sleight of hand and cunning tricks dazzled the children and adults alike in the audience.
- The soccer star's lightning-fast speed and agility dazzled the opposing team, securing his team's win in the crucial match.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
To cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light; "She was dazzled by the bright headlights".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The explosion of fireworks dazzled the crowd with a kaleidoscope of colors and intense light.
- The paparazzi flashes dazzled the celebrity, making it difficult for her to walk down the red carpet.
- The reflection from the sun on the lake's surface dazzled me, forcing me to look away.
- As the curtain opened, the concert hall's bright stage lights dazzled the audience, momentarily blinding them.
- The strobe light effects at the nightclub dazzled the dancers, adding to the frenzied atmosphere.