I. ˈdazəl verb
( dazzled ; dazzled ; dazzling -z(ə)liŋ ; dazzles )
Etymology: freq. of daze (I)
intransitive verb
1. : to lose clear vision : become dim especially from looking at light that is too bright
the stranger's eyes dazzled with the … light — Ralph Gustafson
2.
a. : to excite admiration by brilliancy : be impressive because of splendor
he dazzles rather than charms — F.J.Mather
b. : shine
the woods dazzled whitely — Truman Capote
: reflect
the heat dazzles up from the white slab — R.P.Warren
transitive verb
1. : to overpower (the vision) with light
I dazzled his eyes with the brightness of my blade — Padraic Colum
2. : to impress deeply, overpower, or confound with showy performance or brilliance
dazzled millions with oratory — J.D.Hart
3. archaic : eclipse with greater brilliance : outshine — usually used with down or out
II. noun
( -s )
1. : the action of dazzling
2. : something that dazzles
the dazzle of the river — Elizabeth Goudge