dazzler

Real eye-catcher

A dazzler is something or someone strikingly impressive or brilliant.

The word often describes a person with exceptional charm or talent: She's a real dazzler on the dance floor.

It can also refer to any spectacular performance or display: That last goal was an absolute dazzler.

In military and law enforcement contexts, a dazzler is a device that emits intense light to temporarily blind or disorient: The police used a laser dazzler to stop the suspect.

glamour

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

stylish · glamorous · glitzy · swanky · ritzy · posh · lavish · extravagant · opulent · showgirl

showstopper

spectacle

Visually striking event

sensation · knockout · smash · extravaganza · standout · centerpiece · highlight · main attraction · prima donna · virtuoso

brilliance

luminous

Emitting or reflecting light

shimmering · glittering · glistening · twinkling · scintillating · lustrous · incandescent · blazing · glinting · iridescent

impression

breathtaking

Astonishingly beautiful or exciting

striking · spectacular · astonishing · awe-inspiring · magnificent · eye-catching · stunning · spellbinding · riveting · electrifying

Categories
Opposites
visual appeal and impressiveness

dazzlereyesore

Offensively unattractive thing

monstrosity · horror · fright · ugly duckling · dog

memorability and impact

dazzlerdud

Failed device or effort

bore · nonentity · snooze · yawn · letdown

brilliance and radiance

dazzlerdimmer

Light intensity regulator

dullard · fader

Phrases
Family

dazzle, dazzling, dazzled, dazzles, bedazzle, bedazzled, dazzlingly, bedazzling, dazzlers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G