dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
English
elvakít, lenyűgöz, elkápráztat, vakító fény, csillogás
VERB
B2
1
elvakít
B2
Usage pattern:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
The low winter sun dazzled drivers on the highway.
Az alacsonyan járó téli nap elvakította az autópályán az autósokat.
A camera flash dazzled her, and she blinked hard.
A fényképezőgép vakuja elvakította, és nagyokat pislogott.
He was dazzled by the reflection off the water.
Learner examples
The bright light dazzled me.
Az erős fény elvakított.
I was dazzled by the sun.
Elvakított a nap.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Meaning
temporarily blind with bright light
Collocations
dazzling sunlight
|dazzling glare
|dazzled by headlights
|the sun dazzled me
|dazzle oncoming drivers
|dazzle your eyes
|be momentarily dazzled
|dazzling flash
|dazzle in the mirror
|dazzled by the reflection
Synonyms
blind (Stronger; can imply more complete loss of sight.)
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glare (Focuses on harsh bright light; often used as a noun too.)
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stun (More dramatic; suggests a sudden effect.)
Antonyms
dim (To make less bright rather than overpoweringly bright.)
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shade (To block light so it does not hit someone’s eyes.)
Themes
vision
|weather
|transport
Definition
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
To make someone unable to see clearly for a short time because of a very bright light.
VERB
B2
2
lenyűgöz
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
She dazzled the interview panel with her clear answers and confidence.
Világos válaszaival és magabiztosságával lenyűgözte az interjúbizottságot.
The chef dazzled us with a simple dish that tasted incredible.
A séf lenyűgözött minket egy egyszerű fogással, amely hihetetlenül finom volt.
He didn’t just win—he dazzled the crowd.
Learner examples
The singer dazzled the audience.
Az énekes lenyűgözte a közönséget.
He dazzled everyone with his skills.
A képességeivel mindenkit lenyűgözött.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Meaning
impress greatly with skill or beauty
Collocations
dazzle the audience
|dazzle the judges
|dazzle with brilliance
|dazzle with charm
|dazzle with a performance
|dazzle on stage
|dazzle at an interview
|dazzle everyone
|dazzle the crowd
|dazzle with her smile
Synonyms
impress (More general and less vivid.)
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amaze (Emphasizes surprise and wonder.)
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wow (Informal; often used in speech.)
Antonyms
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Themes
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Definition
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
To impress someone very much by being extremely good, attractive, or impressive.
VERB
C1
3
elvakít
B2
elkápráztat
C1
Usage pattern:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Don’t be dazzled by the marketing—read the contract carefully.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a marketing – olvasd el figyelmesen a szerződést.
He was dazzled by the promise of quick money and ignored the risks.
Elvakította a gyors pénz ígérete, és figyelmen kívül hagyta a kockázatokat.
The luxury setting can dazzle people into spending more than they planned.
Learner examples
Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a mutatós dizájn.
She was dazzled by his fame.
Elvakította a hírneve.
Common mistake:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Meaning
overwhelm or confuse by being impressive
Collocations
dazzled by success
|dazzled by fame
|dazzled by glamour
|dazzled by money
|dazzled by the lifestyle
|dazzled by the bright lights
|dazzled into believing
|dazzle with fancy talk
|dazzled by appearances
|not dazzled by
Synonyms
overwhelm (Focuses on being too much to handle.)
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overawe (Suggests being intimidated by greatness.)
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bewilder (More about confusion than admiration.)
Antonyms
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Themes
emotions
|business
|thinking
Definition
If you are dazzled by something, it is so impressive that it is hard to think clearly about it.
To overwhelm or confuse someone so they cannot think or judge clearly, often because something seems very attractive, glamorous, or impressive.
NOUN
C1
4
vakító fény
B1
Usage pattern:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
A délutáni nap vakító fénye miatt nehéz volt elolvasni a közúti táblákat.
After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
A vakító fény után a szeme alkalmazkodott, és újra rendesen látott.
Learner examples
The dazzle hurt my eyes.
A vakító fény bántotta a szememet.
Meaning
a bright glare that affects vision
Collocations
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Synonyms
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Antonyms
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Themes
vision
|weather
Definition
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
A strong bright light or glare that makes it difficult to see.
NOUN
C1
5
csillogás
B2
Usage pattern:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
The awards show had all the dazzle you’d expect: lights, cameras, and designer clothes.
A díjátadón megvolt minden várható csillogás: fények, kamerák és tervezői ruhák.
Behind the dazzle of social media, the job was exhausting.
A közösségi média csillogása mögött a munka kimerítő volt.
Learner examples
The party had a lot of dazzle.
A parti tele volt csillogással.
Meaning
showy brilliance or glamour
Collocations
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Synonyms
glamour (More common; often linked to fame and beauty.)
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glitz (More informal; can suggest something superficial.)
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sparkle (More positive and lighter in tone.)
Antonyms
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Themes
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Definition
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
A quality of bright, showy, attention-getting beauty or glamour, often in entertainment or public events.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
Syllables & stress
dazzle (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Word family
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
Expressions
all dazzle and no substance
1/ˈɔl dˈæzəl ˈænd nˈoʊ sˈʌbstəns/
idiom
flashy but not truly good
Looks great, but is not really good or useful.
Examples
- The presentation was all dazzle and no substance—there were no real numbers behind it.
- Some products are all dazzle and no substance, so read the reviews before you buy.
Learner examples
- The ad was all dazzle and no substance.
dazzle camouflage
1/dˈæzəl kˈæməflˌɑʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
bold patterns to confuse enemies
Special patterns that make it hard to see what something is doing.
Examples
- The museum displayed a model ship painted in dazzle camouflage.
- During World War I, some naval vessels used dazzle camouflage to confuse submarines.
dazzle them with science
1/dˈæzəl ðˈɛm wˈɪθ sˈaɪəns/
idiom
informal
use jargon to confuse or impress
To use difficult words to seem smart or to confuse people.
Examples
- When I asked for a simple explanation, he tried to dazzle me with science.
- The salesperson was dazzling us with science instead of answering basic questions.
Learner examples
- He tried to dazzle them with science.