Dazzlement

/ˈdæzəlmənt/ noun

Definition

The state of being dazzled; brilliant light that blinds or confuses; the quality of amazing or impressing greatly.

Etymology

From 'dazzle' (possibly from 'daze' with intensive prefix, or from Middle Dutch 'daselen') plus '-ment' (noun suffix). Emerged in English by the 1500s.

Kelly Says

Dazzlement perfectly captures that moment when you're hit with something so bright and beautiful you can't fully process it—your eyes literally can't focus and your brain can't think straight!

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