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dazzlingly

|daz/zling/ly|

B2

/ˈdæz.lɪŋ.li/

(dazzle)

temporary blindness or deep impression

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjective
dazzledazzlesdazzlesdazzleddazzleddazzlingdazzlementdazzling
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