dazzle
gb/dˈæzəl/ us/dˈæzəl/
B2
İngilizce
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B2
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temporarily blind with bright light
If a bright light dazzles you, you cannot see well for a short time.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something (light)] dazzles [someone] / [someone] is dazzled by [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes use *dazzle* when they mean a light is simply bright; *dazzle* suggests it affects your ability to see.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
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.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
vision
|weather
|transport
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The bright light dazzled me.
- I was dazzled by the sun.
Fiil
B2
action
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impress greatly with skill or beauty
To dazzle someone is to make them feel very impressed.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone/something] dazzles [someone] (with [something])
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t confuse *dazzle* (impress a lot) with *dazzling* (the adjective) and *bedazzle* (decorate with shiny stones).
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
bore (To make someone uninterested rather than impressed.)
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disappoint (To fail to meet expectations.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
emotions
|entertainment
|work
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The singer dazzled the audience.
- He dazzled everyone with his skills.
Fiil
C1
action
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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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
be dazzled by [something] / dazzle [someone] with [something]
Sık yapılan hata:
This meaning is often used with *be dazzled by* (not *be dazzled of*).
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
clarify (To make understanding easier rather than harder.)
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steady (To keep someone calm and able to judge clearly.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
emotions
|business
|thinking
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- Don’t be dazzled by a pretty design.
- She was dazzled by his fame.
İsim
C1
entity
4
a bright glare that affects vision
A dazzle is a bright light that makes it hard to see.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the dazzle of [light] / a dazzle of [light]
Eş anlamlılar
glare (More common word for harsh brightness.)
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brightness (More general; may not imply difficulty seeing.)
Zıt anlamlılar
darkness (Absence of light.)
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dimness (Low light rather than intense light.)
Eşdizimler
the dazzle of the sun
|a sudden dazzle
|a dazzle of light
|headlight dazzle
|dazzle and glare
|screen dazzle
Konular
vision
|weather
Örnekler
- The dazzle of the afternoon sun made the road signs hard to read.
- After the dazzle, her eyes adjusted and she could see again.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The dazzle hurt my eyes.
İsim
C1
abstract
5
showy brilliance or glamour
Dazzle is the exciting, shiny glamour that attracts attention.
Kullanım kalıbı:
the dazzle of [place/event/industry]
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
plainness (Lack of decoration or glamour.)
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simplicity (A straightforward style without showiness.)
Eşdizimler
Hollywood dazzle
|the dazzle of the big city
|glitz and dazzle
|the dazzle of show business
|surface dazzle
Konular
entertainment
|fashion
|media
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The party had a lot of dazzle.
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Sözlük biçimi
dazzle
IPA
GB/dˈæzəl/
US/dˈæzəl/
Heceler ve vurgu
dazzle (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (dazzle)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: dazzle
Verb
- Base: dazzle
- 3rd Person Singular: dazzles
- Present Participle: dazzling
- Past: dazzled
Kelime ailesi
Forms
dazzles
verb
dazzling
verb
dazzled
verb
Related words
bedazzle
verb
dazzler
noun
Advanced or less common
dazzlingly
adverb
dazzlement
noun
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.