
Dazzle
Not Literally Blinding
While dazzle implies strong brightness, it doesn't always cause actual blindness.

The jewel's dazzle caught everyone's attention.
Confusion
Use dazzling light to describe scenarios where someone is confused or disoriented by brightness.

The dazzle from the strobe lights left him disoriented.
Metaphorical Use
Dazzle can be used metaphorically to describe something that is strikingly impressive.

Her witty remarks had a certain dazzle that caught everyone off-guard.
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BedazzleFascinateGleamImpressOverwhelmRadiateShineSparkle
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