outdazzles
Surpasses in brilliance
Outdazzles means to surpass in brilliance or dazzling effect.
Someone who outdazzles the competition shines more brightly, whether literally or figuratively: Her diamond necklace outdazzled everything else in the room, The newcomer outdazzled the veteran performers.
The word suggests not just winning but doing so with spectacular flair.
Shocks with wonder
- astoundsShocks with amazement
- awesInspires profound wonder
- stunsOverwhelms with shock
- amazesCauses great wonder
overwhelms · captivates · mesmerizes · enthralls · wows · impresses · bedazzles · enchants
Exceeds in brilliance
- eclipsesAstronomical occultations
- surpassesExceeds in quality
- overshadowsDominates by comparison
- exceedsGoes past a boundary
outperforms · outstrips · transcends · tops · beats · bests · outdoes · outclasses
Glowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
glitter · twinkle · glint · blaze · brightness · effulgence · splendor · luster
astonishes
Shocks with wonder
amazes · overwhelms · captivates · mesmerizes · enthralls · wows · impresses · bedazzles · enchants · spellbinds
outshines
Exceeds in brilliance
- eclipsesAstronomical occultations
- surpassesExceeds in quality
- overshadowsDominates by comparison
exceeds · outperforms · outstrips · transcends · tops · beats · bests · outdoes · outclasses · outranks
radiance
Glowing luminous quality
- luminosityIntrinsic brightness of source
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- gleamFaint reflected light
shimmer · glitter · twinkle · glint · blaze · brightness · effulgence · splendor · luster · refulgence
outdazzlesdulls
Reduces sharpness or intensity
dims · underwhelms · fades · bores · disappoints