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Dazed vs. Dazzled
Dazed
/deɪzd/Examples:
She walked out of the interview feeling dazed and confused.After the fall, he stood up looking dazed but unharmed.The loud explosion left everyone dazed and disoriented.
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Dazzled
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She was dazzled by the city lights after dark.The lecture left everyone dazzled by the speaker's wit.His dazzling smile charmed everyone he met.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Dazed often refers to a state of confusion or inability to think clearly, usually due to a shock or blow.
- Dazzled refers to being temporarily blinded or overwhelmed by strong light or something impressive.
- Remember dazed with its association to maze - both suggest confusion.
- Think of dazzled as being related to dazzle light, like when you're overwhelmed by bright lights.
- Both words imply a disruption in perception but are caused by different sources - mental shock vs. visual impact.
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