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Spell Bee Word: dazzling


Basic Details

Word: Dazzling

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: So bright that it is hard to look at; also very impressive or beautiful.

Synonyms: brilliant, sparkling, glittering, stunning

Antonyms: dull, dim

How to Spell Dazzling

Syllables: daz - zling

Tricky part: There is a double z, and the e of dazzle drops before ing.

Watch out for: dazling, dazzeling, dazzleing

Memory tip: Two z's flash like two bursts of light. Write dazzle, let the e fall off, then add ing.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The fireworks on Diwali night were dazzling.

Example 2: She gave a dazzling performance at the dance show.

Example 3: The midday sun on the white sand was dazzling.

Fun Fact

In the First World War, some ships were painted in bold zigzag stripes called dazzle camouflage. It made their speed and direction hard for enemy submarines to judge.

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Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: dazzling

a) plain
b) brilliant
c) gloomy
d) dull

Show answer

b) brilliant. Brilliant light is very bright, just like dazzling light.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) guzzling
b) puzzling
c) sizzling
d) dazling

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d) dazling. Like sizzling and puzzling, dazzling has a double z.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

dazzleing

a) i
b) l
c) e
d) z

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c) e. The e of dazzle is dropped before ing is added.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A dazzling smile is one that is ____.

a) hidden
b) bright and lovely
c) angry
d) sad and weak

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b) bright and lovely

2. Which of these could be dazzling?

a) a dark cave
b) car headlights at night
c) a blank wall
d) a cloudy sky

Show answer

b) car headlights at night

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