dazzlement
Overwhelmed by brilliance
Dazzlement is the state of being dazzled—overwhelmed by brilliant light or by something impressive or bewildering.
The word captures both the visual sensation of blinding brightness and the figurative experience of being stunned by spectacle or excellence: the dazzlement of Times Square at night, She emerged from the interview in a state of dazzlement.
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
- speechlessnessInability to speak
awestruck · thunderstruck · gobsmacked · flabbergast · dumbfounded · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · stunned
State of being baffled
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
- befuddlementState of utter confusion
- perplexityMental state of confusion
daze · overwhelm · discombobulation · fluster · stun · fog · muddle · bafflement
Fierce stare or brightness
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- sparkleEmit flashing light
shimmer · gleam · glisten · flash · blaze · glitter · shine · twinkle
Impressive beauty or scale
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
- gloryExalted honor and praise
brilliance · majesty · sumptuousness · extravagance · spectacle · pageantry · regalia · luxury
State of being fascinated
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- bewitchmentMagical influence over someone
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
charm · glamour · magnetism · entrancement · beguile · hypnotize · mesmerize · enchant
Partly close eyes
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- afterimageLingering visual impression
- glareFierce stare or brightness
shielding · eyestrain · visor · goggles · snow-blindness · overexposure · searing · whiteout
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
speechlessness · awestruck · thunderstruck · gobsmacked · flabbergast · dumbfounded · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · stunned · agog
bewilderment
State of being baffled
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- stupefactionMental numbness from shock
- befuddlementState of utter confusion
perplexity · daze · overwhelm · discombobulation · fluster · stun · fog · muddle · bafflement · vertigo
glare
Fierce stare or brightness
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
sparkle · shimmer · gleam · glisten · flash · blaze · glitter · shine · twinkle · scintillation
magnificence
Impressive beauty or scale
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- resplendenceImpressive, dazzling brilliance
glory · brilliance · majesty · sumptuousness · extravagance · spectacle · pageantry · regalia · luxury · elegance
captivation
State of being fascinated
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- bewitchmentMagical influence over someone
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
allure · charm · glamour · magnetism · entrancement · beguile · hypnotize · mesmerize · enchant · bewitch
squint
Partly close eyes
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- afterimageLingering visual impression
glare · shielding · eyestrain · visor · goggles · snow-blindness · overexposure · searing · whiteout · polarization
- astonishmentamazement, awe, wonder, wonderstruck, awestruck
dazzlementclarity
State of being understandable
visual acuity · focus · lucidity · clear-sightedness · clear sight
dazzlementindifference
Lack of interest
boredom · disenchantment · jadedness · apathy · dullness