bedazzle

Thân thiện

The bright stage lights bedazzle the singer during her performance.

Definition

Verb: 1. To greatly impress or overwhelm someone, often to the point of confusion or temporary blindness of perception: This meaning describes causing someone to be so amazed, captivated, or overwhelmed by something (like brilliance, beauty, or spectacle) that their judgment or clear vision is affected. It often implies a sense of wonder or being overpowered by an experience. 2. To decorate with brilliant or glittering ornaments: This less common meaning refers to adorning something so that it shines or sparkles brilliantly.

Usage

The verb "bedazzle" is typically used with a direct object (a person or, less commonly, a thing). It describes the action of the impressive thing on the observer or recipient. It is often used in passive constructions (e.g., "was bedazzled by").

Examples

• The magician's incredible illusions bedazzled the entire audience.
• Visitors are often bedazzled by the sheer opulence of the palace's gold decorations.
• The young actress was bedazzled by the glamour and attention of Hollywood.
• (Less common) The costume designer bedazzled the gown with thousands of tiny sequins.

Advanced Usage

• "to bedazzle someone with something": This structure specifies the means of causing the overwhelming impression.
  • He bedazzled the interview panel with his knowledge and confidence.
• Figurative Use: Often used figuratively, not involving literal light, but rather metaphorical brilliance (e.g., of talent, wealth, or personality).
  • Her witty conversation bedazzled everyone at the party.

Variants and Related Words

• Dazzle (verb): A more common synonym meaning to impress greatly or to blind temporarily with light. "Bedazzle" can sometimes imply a more complete or overwhelming effect.
• Bedazzling (adjective): Extremely impressive, beautiful, or brilliant.
  • The fireworks display was bedazzling.
• Bedazzlement (noun): The state of being bedazzled.
  • She stared in bedazzlement at the treasure.

Synonyms

• Dazzle
• Astonish
• Overwhelm
• Enthrall
• Captivate
• Bewilder (emphasizes the confusing aspect)

Antonyms

• Bore
• Underwhelm
• Disappoint
• Clarify

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A bedazzling array/display of...: Used to describe an overwhelmingly impressive collection or show of something.
  • The market offered a bedazzling array of spices and silks.

Học thuật

Verb

1. to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
   • She was dazzled by the bright headlights

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dazzle
• daze