dazzle
Translation
to dazzle, to blind temporarily, to amaze
Examples
The bright headlights dazzled me.
The bright headlights dazzled me.
She was dazzled by his charm and good looks.
She was dazzled by his charm and good looks.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to dazzle ((sb.)) to blind (sb.) temporarily with a bright light The bright headlights dazzled me.
((sb./sth.)) to dazzle ((sb.)) to impress (sb.) deeply with a quality or skill She was dazzled by his charm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blind, amaze, impress, fascinate
Etymology
A frequentative form of 'daze', meaning to daze repeatedly, hence 'to blind with light'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'dazzling' diamond that shines so brightly it blinds your eyes and amazes you.