dazzle
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daz·zle
(dăz′əl)v. daz·zled, daz·zling, daz·zles
v.tr.
1. To dim the vision of, especially to blind with intense light.
2. To amaze, overwhelm, or bewilder with spectacular display: a figure skater who dazzled the audience with virtuosic jumps.
v.intr.
1. To become blinded.
2. To inspire admiration or wonder.
n.
The act of dazzling or the state of being dazzled.
[ Frequentative of daze.]
daz′zler n.
daz′zling·ly adv.
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dazzle
(ˈdæzəl)vb
1. (usually tr) to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light
2. to amaze, as with brilliance: she was dazzled by his wit; she dazzles in this film.
n
3. bright light that dazzles
4. bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc: the dazzle of fame.
[C15: from daze]
ˈdazzler n
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daz•zle
(ˈdæz əl)v. -zled, -zling,
n. v.t.
1. to overpower the vision of by intense light.
2. to astonish with delight.
v.i. 3. to shine brilliantly.
4. to excite admiration by brilliance.
n. 5. an act or instance of dazzling.
[1475–85; daze]
daz′zler, n.
daz′zling•ly, adv.
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dazzle
Temporary loss of vision or a temporary reduction in visual acuity; may also be applied to effects on optics. See also directed-energy warfare; flash blindness.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
dazzle
Past participle: dazzled
Gerund: dazzling
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| Noun | 1. | dazzle - brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily brightness - the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white |
| Verb | 1. |  dazzle - to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light; "She was dazzled by the bright headlights"blind - render unable to see |
| 2. | dazzle - amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill; "Her arguments dazzled everyone"; "The dancer dazzled the audience with his turns and jumps" |
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dazzle
verb
noun
1. splendour, sparkle, glitter, flash, brilliance, magnificence, razzmatazz (slang), razzle-dazzle (slang), éclat The dazzle of stardom and status attracts them.
2. brilliance, intensity, sparkle, blaze, glitter, gleam, sheen, brightness, lustre, radiance, luminosity, vividness, resplendence, effulgence, refulgence The sun's dazzle on the water hurt my eyes.
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dazzle
[ˈdæzl]A. N → deslumbramiento m
B. VT → deslumbrar
he was dazzled by the bright light → lo deslumbró el resplandor de la luz
she was dazzled by his knowledge of the world → (se) quedó deslumbrada por su conocimiento del mundo
he was dazzled by the bright light → lo deslumbró el resplandor de la luz
she was dazzled by his knowledge of the world → (se) quedó deslumbrada por su conocimiento del mundo
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dazzle
(ˈdӕzl) verb1. (of a strong light) to prevent from seeing properly. I was dazzled by the car's headlights.deslumbrar
2. to affect the ability of making correct judgements. She was dazzled by his charm.deslumbrar, fascinar, ofuscar
ˈdazzling adjective1. extremely bright. a dazzling light.deslumbrante
2. colourful; impressive. a dazzling display of wit.deslumbrante
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