Bedazzling

Synonyms for "bedazzling" (37 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (8)

Strong matches (11)

Related words (18)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: adorn, amaze, astonish, astonishment, awe.
  • Sentence evidence is available for bedazzling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bedazzling".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "bedazzling"

Keep "bedazzling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bedazzling" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "bedazzling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bedazzling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

14 entries
adorndeceivedecoratedecorative termdisplayemotionimpressimpressive qualityphenomenonpositive descriptorresponseshowy descriptorstatetransitive verb

More specific

18 entries

Showing 16 of 18 words.

Collocations

9 entries
bedazzling charismabedazzling costumebedazzling displaybedazzling effectbedazzling graphicsbedazzling lightbedazzling performancebedazzling rhetoricbedazzling spectacle

Inflections

5 entries
bedazzledbedazzlesbedazzlingsmore bedazzlingmost bedazzling

Derivations

5 entries

Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

There were many contestants, some of them presenting very elaborate, some of them spectacular, and some very bedazzling plans of decoration, but Mr. W. G. Andrews of the Andrews Decorative Company of Clinton, Iowa, had wisely fortified himself by securing propositions from Mr. Edward Simmons to supply five pictures, Mr. Charles Holloway three pictures and Mr. Edwin Blashfield one picture as apart^([sic]) of the modest but effective plan of decoration and the capitol commission, after full consideration, determined to adopt his plan, and thus work of these distinguished artists was secured.

Source: wiktionary

I could, and did, but saw no more reason to confess this than to reveal my nightly entreaties to the Almighty that a more bedazzling, and even wealthier, heiress might not burst upon the ton.

Source: wiktionary

Nevertheless, love bears a kind of unique power; namely by often going undetected and challenging these more bedazzling kinds of power.

Source: wiktionary

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "bedazzling"?

Closest matches include adorn, amaze, astonish, astonishment, awe.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "bedazzling"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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