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."

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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.

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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.

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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
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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
you will be dazzling
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
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dazzling
you will have been dazzling
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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
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PAST PARTICIPLE

dazzled

PAST PERFECT

I had dazzled
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they had dazzled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dazzling
you had been dazzling
he/she/it had been dazzling
we had been dazzling
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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
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we dazzled
they dazzled

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