DAZZLING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈda-z(ə-)liŋ

Definition of dazzling

as in luminous

giving off or reflecting much light the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

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dazzling

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verb

present participle of dazzle

as in stunning

to overpower with light skiers were dazzled by the glare off of the slopes of freshly packed snow

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Recent Examples of dazzling

Adjective

Linocut emerges as the perfect medium for capturing the era’s boxy dresses and bold, dazzling patterns. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Others could decide to have a dazzling dinner party that everyone enjoys. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

The episode involves illusionist David Blaine descending on South Park and dazzling the boys with his street magic. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 The train departs Paris in the afternoon and passes by charming cities in Burgundy before winding its way along the French Riviera past dazzling resort towns like Cannes and Nice. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dazzling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dazzling

Adjective

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Armani Beauty updated the formula for mature skin, infusing it with skincare ingredients that help to keep complexions luminous and plump during wear.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
At the same time, the drops have suspended pigments that melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, creating a more even skin tone with a natural, slightly luminous finish.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of luminous

Verb

Footage of the fight shared online showed Williams punching Colón in the back of the head in the seventh round, apparently stunning him.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Margaret deploys this power to find Daniel and to free him from Noah and the WARDEX minions—essentially, by stunning them emotionally.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

Definition of stunning

Adjective

At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.

— Josh Makower, STAT, 16 Mar. 2026
Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of shining

Verb

Kate O’Flynn has been a working actor for 20 years and, on this blinding August morning, is adjusting to the beginnings of her first-ever trip to Los Angeles.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
There, a terrified teenage girl would be filmed fleeing before she was consumed by a blinding flash of light and then found dead, bearing unexplained marks on her body.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blinding

Adjective

Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.

— Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of glowing

Adjective

Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bright

Adjective

The show becomes attached to the drive, campsite, weather, and whatever food seemed like a brilliant idea after eight hours outside.

— Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Part of a continuing cycle People often think of scientific discovery as a eureka light bulb above the head of a brilliant scientist, but discovery rarely happens that way.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of brilliant

Adjective

Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Usually, the areas are moist and shiny, not with the whitish scales seen in plaque psoriasis.

— Ruth Jessen Hickman, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026

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