dazzle

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily
  2. verb to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  3. verb amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill

Etymology

From daze + -le, a frequentative form.

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