dazzling

/ˈdæzlɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdæzlɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ/ (ame, mw)

dazzling — adjective

  • dazzlingpositive
  • more dazzlingcomparative
  • most dazzlingsuperlative

1. so attractive, exciting, or skilful that people find it amazing.

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so attractive, exciting, or skilful that people find it amazing.

例句

Hannah gave a dazzling performance as the lead violinist at the school concert.

attributive + noun: dazzling performance / display / smile

The young chef served a dazzling array of small plates from across Southeast Asia.

collocation: a dazzling array of [things]

同義詞
  • stunning

    very similar; slightly more focused on visual or emotional impact

  • breathtaking

    stronger; emphasises that the viewer is left almost speechless

  • impressive

    more neutral; covers achievement without the sense of glamour

反義詞

用法筆記

Almost always attributive (before a noun); typical objects are performances, smiles, displays, careers, and visual scenes. Distinct from sense 2 (literal blinding brightness) because here the subject can be a person, idea, or work, not a light source.

常見錯誤

❌The math problem was dazzling.
✅The math problem was challenging.
💡'dazzling' praises something exciting or beautiful; it does not mean simply 'difficult'.

2. shining with such a strong light that you have to look away or you cannot see fo

2.形容詞B2
釋義

shining with such a strong light that you have to look away or you cannot see for a moment.

例句

Élise shielded her eyes from the dazzling sun as she stepped onto the beach.

attributive + light source: dazzling sun / lights / headlights

The dazzling headlights of the truck made Bao slow down on the narrow road.

同義詞
  • blinding

    stronger; light is so bright that vision is briefly lost

  • glaring

    harsh and unpleasant; suggests discomfort

  • brilliant

    intensely bright but often positive; no suggestion of hurting the eyes

反義詞
  • dim

    weak; difficult to see by

  • soft

    gentle on the eyes; not harsh

用法筆記

Subject is normally a light source or a bright surface (sun, headlights, snow, water reflection). Often paired with verbs like 'shield', 'squint', or wearing sunglasses, because the brightness forces a physical reaction. Distinguish from sense 1: here the meaning is literal, never figurative.

常見錯誤

❌The candle gave a dazzling light in the cabin.
✅The candle gave a soft light in the cabin.
💡a single candle is not strong enough to be called 'dazzling'; reserve it for very intense light.