— dazzler , n. — dazzlingly , adv.
/daz"euhl/ , v. , dazzled, dazzling , 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.
[ 1475-85; DAZE + -LE ]
Syn. 2. awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy.