dazzle
|daz/zle|
B2
/ˈdæzəl/
temporary blindness or deep impression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dazzle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dasen,' where 'dasen' meant 'to be stunned or dazed.'
Historical Evolution
'dasen' transformed into the modern English word 'dazzle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be stunned or dazed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to blind temporarily or impress deeply.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being dazzled or overwhelmed by brilliance.
The dazzle of the fireworks left everyone speechless.
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Verb 1
to blind temporarily with a bright light.
The camera flash dazzled her eyes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35