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Definitions

razzle-dazzle

[raz-uhl-daz-uhl] / ˈræz əlˈdæz əl /

ADJECTIVE

bright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliant clear colorful deep flashy fresh intense rich sharp

WEAK

brave colored gay glitzy hued psychedelic ruddy showy tinged tinted

Antonyms

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aboveboard bland boring calm dark dull ignorant indistinct kind lifeless low mild moderate plain stupid tasteless unintelligent

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black cloudy depressed depressing doleful dreary dusky gloomy horrible light murky normal obscure pale pastel somber threatening typical unaware unhappy unpromising

ADJECTIVE

spectacular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazing astonishing astounding breathtaking daring dazzling dramatic eye-catching fabulous fantastic grand magnificent marvelous miraculous remarkable sensational splendid striking stunning thrilling wondrous

STRONG

theatrical

WEAK

marked prodigious staggering stupendous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common expected homely inferior insignificant normal ordinary paltry plain poor ugly unimpressive usual

WEAK

regular unspectacular

NOUN

glamour

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allure beauty charisma charm color prestige

STRONG

allurement appeal attraction bewitchment enchantment fascination interest magnetism ravishment romance

WEAK

animal magnetism star quality

Antonyms

STRONG

boredom disinterest repulsion

WEAK

drab dullness plainness ugliness

NOUN

trickery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chicanery deceit dishonesty scam shell game stunt

STRONG

cheat cheating chicane con dodge double-dealing dupery flimflam fraud guile hoax imposture pretense quackery shenanigans sting

WEAK

bait and switch double cross fast shuffle fourberie funny business sharp practice snow job swindling underhandedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

frankness honesty openness truthfulness

STRONG

reality truth

VERB

dazzle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonish awe blind blur daze excite fascinate hypnotize impress overwhelm surprise

STRONG

bedazzle glitz overawe overpower stupefy

WEAK

bowl over strike dumb

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm expect

Example Sentences

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"The Fast and the Furious" will be screened in a midnight slot later in the day, bringing some Hollywood razzle-dazzle to Cannes where US studios are notably absent.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But the Director’s Fortnight, an independent sidebar showcase where films outside of the Cannes competition premiere, offers a glimpse at worthy films that might not have the same razzle-dazzle as the festival proper.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

She emerged in a razzle-dazzle showgirl outfit and instantly missed her spotlight.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

Or is that pure stagecraft and showbiz razzle-dazzle?

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2024

We had to wait for Plutarch to finish getting his wedding footage, which, despite the lack of what he calls razzle-dazzle, he’s pleased with.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

razzle-dazzle

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