Dazzle

usgb/ˈdæzl/
verb

To shine brightly in a way that blinds or confuses the sight.

The sun dazzled in his eyes and made it hard to see where he was going.
Visual representation of "dazzle" - To shine brightly in a way that blinds or confuses the sight.

Often appears as...

  • dazzle with brilliance
  • dazzle with light
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Not Literally Blinding

While dazzle implies strong brightness, it doesn't always cause actual blindness.

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The jewel's dazzle caught everyone's attention.
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Confusion

Use dazzling light to describe scenarios where someone is confused or disoriented by brightness.

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The dazzle from the strobe lights left him disoriented.
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Metaphorical Use

Dazzle can be used metaphorically to describe something that is strikingly impressive.

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