dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
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temporarily blind with bright light
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
vision
|weather
|transport
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The bright light dazzled me.
- I was dazzled by the sun.
Kitenzi
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impress greatly with skill or beauty
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
Kosa la kawaida:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The singer dazzled the audience.
- He dazzled everyone with his skills.
Kitenzi
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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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
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
Mada
emotions
|business
|thinking
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
- She was dazzled by his fame.
Nomino
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a bright glare that affects vision
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
Visawe
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Vinyume
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Mada
vision
|weather
Mifano
- The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
- After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The dazzle hurt my eyes.
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showy brilliance or glamour
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Mada
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The party had a lot of dazzle.
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dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
Silabi na mkazo
dazzle (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Familia ya neno
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.