dazzling

daz-zling · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily.

  2. 2.

    Extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.

Related words

Antonyms: dim, dull, unremarkable
See also: brilliant, dazzle, stunning
Synonyms: blinding, brilliant, radiant, spectacular, stunning

Etymology

Present participle of dazzle, from Middle English dasen "to become dim or stupefied," possibly of Scandinavian origin. The sense of "brilliant light" developed in the 15th century.