इंग्रजी

dazzle

gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद B2 action
1

temporarily blind with bright light

If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.

वापर नमुना: [something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
समानार्थी शब्द
blind (Stronger; can imply more complete loss of sight.) | glare (Focuses on harsh bright light; often used as a noun too.) | stun (More dramatic; suggests a sudden effect.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dim (To make less bright rather than overpoweringly bright.) | shade (To block light so it does not hit someone’s eyes.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
vision |weather |transport
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The bright light dazzled me.
  • I was dazzled by the sun.
क्रियापद B2 action
2

impress greatly with skill or beauty

To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.

वापर नमुना: [someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
सामान्य चूक:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
समानार्थी शब्द
impress (More general and less vivid.) | amaze (Emphasizes surprise and wonder.) | wow (Informal; often used in speech.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.) | disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
emotions |entertainment |work
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The singer dazzled the audience.
  • He dazzled everyone with his skills.
क्रियापद C1 action
3

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.

वापर नमुना: be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
सामान्य चूक:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
समानार्थी शब्द
overwhelm (Focuses on being too much to handle.) | overawe (Suggests being intimidated by greatness.) | bewilder (More about confusion than admiration.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.) | steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
सहप्रयोग
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
विषय
emotions |business |thinking
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
  • She was dazzled by his fame.
नाम C1 entity
4

a bright glare that affects vision

A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.

वापर नमुना: the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
समानार्थी शब्द
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.) | brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
darkness (Absence of light.) | dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
सहप्रयोग
the dazzle of the sun |a sudden dazzle |a dazzle of light |headlight dazzle |dazzle and glare |screen dazzle
विषय
vision |weather
उदाहरणे
  • The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
  • After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The dazzle hurt my eyes.
नाम C1 abstract
5

showy brilliance or glamour

Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.

वापर नमुना: the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
समानार्थी शब्द
glamour (More common; often linked to fame and beauty.) | glitz (More informal; can suggest something superficial.) | sparkle (More positive and lighter in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.) | simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
सहप्रयोग
Hollywood dazzle |the dazzle of the big city |glitz and dazzle |the dazzle of show business |surface dazzle
विषय
entertainment |fashion |media
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The party had a lot of dazzle.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
dazzle (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: dazzle
Verb
  • Base: dazzle
  • 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
  • Present Participle: dazzling
  • Past: dazzled
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
dazzles verb dazzling verb dazzled verb
Related words
bedazzle verb dazzler noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly adverb dazzlement noun
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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