adazzle
|a-daz-zle|
C2
/əˈdæzəl/
shining brightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adazzle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dazelen,' where 'daze' meant 'to dazzle or stun.'
Historical Evolution
'dazelen' transformed into the modern English word 'adazzle' through the addition of the prefix 'a-' to indicate a state of being.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dazzle or stun,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'dazzling or shining brightly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
dazzling or shining brightly.
The sunlight on the water was adazzle.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 17:21