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dazzle
[/ˈdæzəl/]
verb/noun
ofuscar, deslumbrar
1.
(verb) To blind or nearly blind with a sudden bright light
The sun reflected off the water and dazzled my eyes.
O sol refletiu na água e ofuscou meus olhos.
2.
(verb) To impress greatly; to astonish or fascinate with brilliance
Her performance dazzled the audience.
Sua apresentação deslumbrou o público.
3.
(noun) A brilliant or sparkling light
The dazzle of the diamonds caught everyone's attention.
O brilho dos diamantes chamou a atenção de todos.
NYC Slang
blow someone away, stun
Synonyms
blind
bedazzle
impress
astonish
captivate
enchant
mesmerize
Antonyms
dull
bore
dim
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ofuscar, deslumbrar
Most commonly used in both contexts
São Paulo
ofuscar, impressionar
Slight preference for 'impressionar' in colloquial speech
Portugal
ofuscar, deslumbrar
'Ofuscar' more common for light-related meaning
Related Idioms & Phrases
dazzle and confuse
dazzled by something
all that dazzle
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