CEFR C1

bedazzle

verb

Meaning

Impress someone so deeply with beauty or brilliance that they feel temporarily unable to think clearly.

Examples

The intricate embroidery on the gown was designed to bedazzle the audience at the gala.
He was completely bedazzled by her quick wit and vibrant personality during their first meeting.

Synonyms: dazzle, impress, enchant, captivate

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bedazzle (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈdæz.əl/

Definition

Impress someone so deeply with beauty or brilliance that they feel temporarily unable to think clearly.

Examples

The intricate embroidery on the gown was designed to bedazzle the audience at the gala.
He was completely bedazzled by her quick wit and vibrant personality during their first meeting.

How to Use bedazzle

bedazzle someone with (collocation): to impress someone using a specific quality or object. — "She tried to bedazzle the judges with her elaborate dance routine."
be bedazzled by (collocation): to be in a state of being impressed or blinded by something. — "The visitors were bedazzled by the sheer scale of the cathedral."

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