outdazzling

Eclipsing in radiance

Outdazzling means surpassing in brilliance or dazzle—shining more brightly than something else: a supernova outdazzling entire galaxies, Her performance was outdazzling everyone else on stage.

The word implies not just brightness but competitive radiance, being so dazzling as to diminish what's nearby.

brilliance

outshining

Surpassing in brilliance

radiant · luminous · resplendent · effulgent · incandescent · gleaming · glowing · sparkling · scintillating · coruscating

competition

outperforming

Doing better than others

defeating · trumping · upstaging · one-upping · outclassing · outranking · dominating · vanquishing · prevailing · conquering

spectacle

stunning

Extremely impressive or beautiful

eye-catching · striking · dramatic · flashy · showy · glamorous · flamboyant · ostentatious · theatrical · extravagant

astonishment

astounding

Shockingly impressive

awe-inspiring · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · stupefying · flabbergasting · bewildering · wonderment · incredulity · marvel · astonishing

Opposites
relative brilliance/luminosity

outdazzlingfading

Gradual loss of intensity

paling · dimming · dulling · darkening · losing luster

comparative impressiveness

outdazzlingunderwhelming

Failing to meet expectations

falling flat · disappointing · receding · shrinking away · blending in

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G