dazzlingly
|daz/zling/ly|
B2
/ˈdæz.lɪŋ.li/
(dazzle)
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,' and eventually became 'dazzlingly' as an adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be stunned or dazed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to impress greatly or shine brightly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that dazzles or impresses greatly.
The sun shone dazzlingly on the snow-covered mountains.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 01:51