dazzled

From the verb dazzle: (⇒ conjugate)

dazzled is: ⓘ

v past

v past p

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

daz•zle /ˈdæzəl/   v., -zled, -zling, n. 
v. [ ~ + obj]

1. to blind temporarily with bright light:
   The headlights dazzled the deer.
2. to impress deeply;
   astonish with delight:
   The star dazzled his audience.

n. [uncountable]

3. brightness of light that interferes with seeing properly:
   the dazzle of the blue sea on a sunny day at the beach.
4. impressive, exciting, or delightful quality:
   lured to the city by the dazzle of an acting career.

daz•zler, n. [countable]
daz•zling, adj.: 

a dazzling smile.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

daz•zle  (daz′əl), v., -zled, -zling, n. 
v.t. 

1. to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light:
   He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.
2. to impress deeply;
   astonish with delight:
   The glorious palace dazzled him.

v.i. 

3. to shine or reflect brilliantly:
   gems dazzling in the sunlight.
4. to be overpowered by light:
   Her eyes dazzled in the glare.
5. to excite admiration by brilliance:
   Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles.

n. 

6. an act or instance of dazzling:
   the dazzle of the spotlights.
7. something that dazzles.

• daze + -le 1475–85

daz′zler, n. 
daz′zling•ly, adv. 
Synonyms

• 2. awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy.

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dazzle / ˈdæz^əl/ verb

1. (usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
2. to amaze, as with brilliance: she was dazzled by his wit, she dazzles in this film

noun

1. bright light that dazzles
2. bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc: the dazzle of fame

Etymology: 15th Century: from daze

ˈdazzler noun