dazzling

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adjective

daz·​zling ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ 

: brilliantly or showily bright, colorful, or impressive

dazzling lights

a dazzling display of talent

a dazzling achievement/performance

a dazzling smile

dazzlingly

ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

a dazzlingly beautiful display

dazzling

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present participle of dazzle

Synonyms of dazzling

Adjective

• luminous
• shining
• glowing
• bright
• brilliant
• shiny
• radiant
• gleaming
• shimmering
• splendid
• sparkling

Examples of dazzling in a Sentence

Adjective

the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Smith turned two short catches into dazzling scores, and Sayin connected with tight ends Nate Roberts and Mason Williams for TDs as the Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) opened a 31-10 halftime lead despite some sloppy moments. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

The lime-green boots shine vividly against the dazzling white snow. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

The adaptation, despite its sober subject, includes some dazzling pyrotechnics—specifically, at the moment when Willie’s soul crosses into the beyond. — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Encompassing 1,800 acres, the park protects some of the state’s most sensitive—and dazzling—marine habitats, including Shell Key, an undeveloped barrier island. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined above