dazzling in English
- dazzling⇄adv. dazzlingly.
- dazzling⇄dazzling, adjective.
brilliant or splendid.
Ex. the magician's dazzling display of skill. (Figurative.) Give me the splendid silent sun, with all his beams full-dazzling (Walt Whitman).
dazzling in Hindi हिन्दी
dazzling in Telugu తెలుగు
Dazzling
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
UK: /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
US: /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
Definitions
- Extremely bright, especially so as to blind or surprise temporarily.
- Extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.
Usage Examples
- "The dazzling lights of the city could be seen from miles away."
- "She gave a dazzling performance at the concert."
- "His dazzling smile left everyone in awe."
Etymology
Derived from the verb "dazzle," which originates from Middle English "dazelen," meaning to blind or stun with brightness, combined with the present participle suffix "-ing."
Synonyms
- Brilliant
- Radiant
- Glittering
- Stunning
Antonyms
- Dim
- Drab
- Unimpressive
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | deslumbrante | /des.lumˈbran.te/ |
| French | éblouissant | /e.blu.i.sɑ̃/ |
| German | blendend | /ˈblɛn.dənt/ |
| Hindi | चमकदार | /camakdār/ |
| Tamil | பிரகாசமான | /pirakācamāṉa/ |
| Telugu | మెరుపైన | /merupaina/ |
| Arabic | مبهر | /mubhir/ |
| Chinese | 耀眼的 | /yào yǎn de/ |
| Russian | ослепительный | /oslepitil'nyy/ |
| Japanese | まばゆい | /mabayui/ |
| Korean | 눈부신 | /nunbushin/ |
| Bengali | ঝলমলে | /jhalamale/ |
| Gujarati | પ્રભાસિત | /prabhāsit/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
American English: /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
Australian English: /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/
Historical Usage
The word "dazzling" has been used since the 16th century, originally referring to the act of being blinded by bright light. Over time, it also came to mean impressive or extraordinarily beautiful.
Cultural Nuances
In literature and popular culture, "dazzling" is often used metaphorically to describe beauty, brilliance, and extraordinary talent. It is frequently associated with celebrities, performances, and high fashion.
More Information
"Dazzling" can refer to both literal and figurative brightness. It is often used to describe not only light but also stunning performances, spectacular events, and breathtaking natural phenomena.