dazzle

/ˈdæzəl/
verb
  1. To blind or confuse someone with a very bright light.
    • The sun dazzled the hikers when they emerged from the dark forest.
    • The car's headlights dazzled me as they turned the corner.
    • The stage lights dazzled the singer for a moment before she adjusted.
  2. To impress or amaze someone greatly with skill, beauty, or brilliance.
    • The fireworks display dazzled everyone in the park.
    • The magician's tricks dazzled the entire audience.
    • Her performance on the piano dazzled the judges.
noun
  1. A bright light that confuses or blinds someone.
    • He shielded his eyes from the dazzle of the midday sun.
    • The sudden dazzle of headlights caused the driver to swerve.
    • The dazzle of the lighthouse made it hard to see the shore.
  2. An impressive or exciting quality that attracts attention.
    • The movie's special effects added to the dazzle of the action scenes.
    • The dazzle of the city lights drew tourists from all over the world.
    • Her smile had a natural dazzle that lit up the room.
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