dazzle

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause great surprise and admiration; to impress deeply and pleasantly; to bedazzle.

  - "The fireworks dazzled the crowd."
  - "The magician's trick dazzled the audience."

• Noun

  A brilliant, showy display.

  - "The dazzle of the peacock's tail feathers was breathtaking."
  - "The dazzle of the northern lights was a sight to behold."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dazzle
dazzle , frazzle , razzle , mazzle

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Variants

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dazzle , dazzled , dazzler , dazzlers , dazzles , dazzling , dazzlingly , razzle-dazzle , razzle-dazzles

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French desasperer, disasparer, literally 'to disperse, scatter', from dis- 'away' + asparer 'to scatter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dazzle' is also used in the field of optics to describe the effect of a rapidly changing visual stimulus.

2. The word 'dazzle' comes from the Old French word 'desasperer', which means 'to disperse, scatter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bedazzle: To make (someone) feel fascinated or overwhelmed by something, typically something showy or impressive.

2. Dazzle camouflage: A type of military camouflage designed to create an optical illusion of confusion and disorientation by using alternating stripes of contrasting colors.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'dazzle' has been used to describe the brilliant displays of nature, such as the aurora borealis or a peacock's tail feathers. In art, the term has been used to describe the use of bold colors and patterns to create a striking visual effect. In music, the term has been used to describe a complex and intricate composition.

How to Memorize "dazzle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a brilliant display of colors and patterns that leaves you feeling surprised and admiring.
   - Visualize the word 'dazzle' written in bold, colorful letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dazzle' with the feeling of being impressed and overwhelmed.
   - Think of a peacock's tail feathers or a fireworks display when you see the word 'dazzle'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'D' in dazzle stands for 'Disperse and Scatter', which can help you remember the etymology of the word.
   - Use the acronym 'Dazzling Colors And Surprising Effects' to help remember the definition of the word.

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