How Do You Spell DAZZLE?

Pronunciation: [dˈazə͡l] (IPA)

Dazzle, /ˈdæz.əl/, is a six-letter word that refers to something that shines or sparkles brightly, often causing a temporary blindness or confusion. The spelling of dazzle comes from its origin in Middle English, where the word was spelled "daselen" or "darselen," both pronounced /ˈdæsəl/. Over time, the pronunciation shifted to /ˈdæzəl/ or /ˈdæzl/, leading to the modern-day spelling of "dazzle." The "zz" in "dazzle" represents the voiced alveolar fricative, making it distinct from the unvoiced "ss" sound in "castle."

DAZZLE Meaning and Definition

1. Dazzle is a verb that refers to the act of stunning or overwhelming someone or something with sensory effects, particularly brilliant light, colors, or striking beauty. It involves captivating or mesmerizing individuals by impressing them with dazzling or glittering displays. This term can apply to various contexts and is often used metaphorically to describe the impact of something or someone that amazes, impresses, or awes others.

   In a more literal sense, dazzle can describe the intense brightness emitted by a strong light source, causing momentary visual confusion or blinding effects. Therefore, the word may also denote a phenomenon in which excessive brightness hampers accurate perception or disrupts visibility.

   Dazzle can also be used to describe the act of skillfully surprising or astonishing someone with one's abilities, talents, or accomplishments. For instance, a performer may dazzle an audience with their remarkable stage presence or a magician may dazzle spectators with their impressive tricks.

   Furthermore, in a technical context, dazzle refers to a military camouflage strategy used during World War I and II. Ships or vehicles were painted with bold, contrasting geometric patterns to confuse enemy observers, making it challenging to accurately identify their size, shape, or speed.

   Overall, dazzle encompasses the concepts of overwhelming brilliance, captivation, impressiveness, and, in some cases, deception, adding a sense of awe or wonderment to aspects of our lives.

2. To overpower with light; to strike or surprise with brilliancy or splendour; to be overpowered with light.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for DAZZLE *

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Other Common Misspellings for DAZZLE

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Etymology of DAZZLE

The word "dazzle" originated from the Middle English term "daselen" or "darselen". It was derived from the Old English verb "daswian" or "dasolian", which means "to dim-sight" or "to cause confusion". This Old English verb can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "*das-", meaning "to become weary" or "to tire". Over time, "daswian" transformed into "daslen" before eventually evolving into "dazzle" in Middle English.

Similar spelling words for DAZZLE

• drizzle,
• daigle,
• dazzles,
• dale,
• dagley,
• daze,
• dazzled.

Plural form of DAZZLE is DAZZLES

Conjugate verb Dazzle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dazzled

you would have dazzled

he/she/it would have dazzled

we would have dazzled

they would have dazzled

I would have dazzle

you would have dazzle

he/she/it would have dazzle

we would have dazzle

they would have dazzle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dazzling

you would have been dazzling

he/she/it would have been dazzling

we would have been dazzling

they would have been dazzling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dazzle

you would dazzle

he/she/it would dazzle

we would dazzle

they would dazzle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dazzling

you would be dazzling

he/she/it would be dazzling

we would be dazzling

they would be dazzling

FUTURE

I will dazzle

you will dazzle

he/she/it will dazzle

we will dazzle

they will dazzle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dazzling

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he/she/it will be dazzling

we will be dazzling

they will be dazzling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dazzled

you will have dazzled

he/she/it will have dazzled

we will have dazzled

they will have dazzled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dazzling

you will have been dazzling

he/she/it will have been dazzling

we will have been dazzling

they will have been dazzling

IMPERATIVE

you dazzle

we let´s dazzle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dazzle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dazzling

you were dazzling

he/she/it was dazzling

we were dazzling

they were dazzling

PAST PARTICIPLE

dazzled

PAST PERFECT

I had dazzled

you had dazzled

he/she/it had dazzled

we had dazzled

they had dazzled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dazzling

you had been dazzling

he/she/it had been dazzling

we had been dazzling

they had been dazzling

PRESENT

I dazzle

you dazzle

he/she/it dazzles

we dazzle

they dazzle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dazzling

you are dazzling

he/she/it is dazzling

we are dazzling

they are dazzling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dazzling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dazzled

you have dazzled

he/she/it has dazzled

we have dazzled

they have dazzled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dazzling

you have been dazzling

he/she/it has been dazzling

we have been dazzling

they have been dazzling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dazzle

SIMPLE PAST

I dazzled

you dazzled

he/she/it dazzled

we dazzled

they dazzled