dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
Inglese
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Verbo
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temporarily blind with bright light
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
Schema d'uso:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
vision
|weather
|transport
Esempi
- The low winter sun dazzled drivers on the highway.
- A camera flash dazzled her, and she blinked hard.
- He was dazzled by the reflection off the water.
Esempi per chi studia
- The bright light dazzled me.
- I was dazzled by the sun.
Verbo
B2
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impress greatly with skill or beauty
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Esempi
- She dazzled the interview panel with her clear answers and confidence.
- The chef dazzled us with a simple dish that tasted incredible.
- He didn’t just win—he dazzled the crowd.
Esempi per chi studia
- The singer dazzled the audience.
- He dazzled everyone with his skills.
Verbo
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overwhelm or confuse by being impressive
If you are dazzled by something, it is so impressive that it is hard to think clearly about it.
Schema d'uso:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Errore comune:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
emotions
|business
|thinking
Esempi
- Don’t be dazzled by the marketing—read the contract carefully.
- He was dazzled by the promise of quick money and ignored the risks.
- The luxury setting can dazzle people into spending more than they planned.
Esempi per chi studia
- Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
- She was dazzled by his fame.
Sostantivo
C1
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a bright glare that affects vision
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
Schema d'uso:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
Sinonimi
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Contrari
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Collocazioni
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Temi
vision
|weather
Esempi
- The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
- After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
Esempi per chi studia
- The dazzle hurt my eyes.
Sostantivo
C1
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showy brilliance or glamour
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
Schema d'uso:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Collocazioni
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Temi
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Esempi
- The awards show had all the dazzle you’d expect: lights, cameras, and designer clothes.
- Behind the dazzle of social media, the job was exhausting.
Esempi per chi studia
- The party had a lot of dazzle.
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Forma base
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
Sillabe e accento
dazzle (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Famiglia di parole
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.