dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
elvakít, lenyűgöz, elkápráztat, vakító fény, csillogás
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
1
elvakít
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The bright light dazzled me.
Az erős fény elvakított.
I was dazzled by the sun.
Elvakított a nap.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
ਅਰਥ
temporarily blind with bright light
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
vision
|weather
|transport
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
2
lenyűgöz
B2
elkápráztat
C1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The singer dazzled the audience.
Az énekes lenyűgözte a közönséget.
He dazzled everyone with his skills.
A képességeivel mindenkit lenyűgözött.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
ਅਰਥ
impress greatly with skill or beauty
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|entertainment
|work
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
To impress someone very much by being extremely good, attractive, or impressive.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
C1
3
elvakít
B2
elkápráztat
C1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
Ne hagyd, hogy elvakítson a mutatós dizájn.
She was dazzled by his fame.
Elvakította a hírneve.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
ਅਰਥ
overwhelm or confuse by being impressive
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|business
|thinking
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
4
vakító fény
B1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The dazzle hurt my eyes.
A vakító fény bántotta a szememet.
ਅਰਥ
a bright glare that affects vision
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
vision
|weather
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
A strong bright light or glare that makes it difficult to see.
ਨਾਂਵ
C1
5
csillogás
B2
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The party had a lot of dazzle.
A parti tele volt csillogással.
ਅਰਥ
showy brilliance or glamour
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
entertainment
|fashion
|media
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
dazzle (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He tried to dazzle them with science.