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dazzler

dazzler

1 4.5
A person or thing that stands out because it is very impressive
  • noun
  • /ˈdæzlər/
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  • The second half is a dazzler; it only looks pale when it's compared unfairly to the first.

Examples

  • The artist's latest painting is a true dazzler, captivating everyone who sees it.

  • On the flip side of glam, there were plenty of dazzlers, including Lucy Liu's silver Versace that she said was made of metal.

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  • Lots of really good dresses at this wedding, including a few eye-popping dazzlers of the better-her-than-me variety.

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  • Today I'm at the Chiswick auctions and I've got a right Bobby dazzler for you.

  • Her performance at the concert was a dazzler, showcasing her incredible talent and stage presence.

  • With its stunning architecture and vibrant colors, the new skyscraper is a real dazzler in the city skyline.

Synonyms

baller
vsdazzler
  • Slang
16 8.9

A person who is very successful and lives a flashy, expensive life

is not only skill but also extreme brightness or outstanding quality
head-turner
vsdazzler
  • Informal
2 5.6

A person or thing that looks very attractive and makes people turn to look

is broader, impressing by beauty skill or outstanding quality
showboater
vsdazzler
  • Informal
1 7.9

A person who shows off to get attention

is an impressive or outstanding presence rather than deliberate showing off
eye-catcher
vsdazzler
1 4.1

A person or thing that is easy to notice and attracts attention

is more about impressing through excellence or skill
fascinator
vsdazzler
1 7.9

Someone or something that attracts strong attention and admiration

is broader, also meaning striking beauty or outstanding skill
show-stopper
vsdazzler
1 5.1

A thing that looks very impressive and gets a lot of attention

is similar but covers brightness skill or outstanding quality
whizzer
vsdazzler
  • Slang
7.3

Something very fast or impressive

is broader, focusing on shining beauty or high skill rather than speed

Antonyms

683 1.0

Normal and not special or unusual

20 3.5

Being ordinary and not interesting

How Impressive

showstopper
7 5.7
sensation
64 4.1
dazzler
1 4.5
standout
21 3.8
eye-catcher
1 4.1

Surface Forms

dazzler singular
dazzlers plural

Morphology

dazzler = dazzle (transparent) = dazzle + er

Clear agentive derivation: 'dazzle' + '-er' yields 'one who/that dazzles' (metaphorical extension to an impressive person or thing).

Etymology

Dazzler comes from the verb dazzle, which originally meant to 'blind' or 'stun' with bright light. So a person or thing called a dazzler is someone who 'shines' or 'amazes' others by being very bright, beautiful, or skillful.