daze

[ deyz ]

verb (used with object)

, dazed, daz·ing.

1. to stun or stupefy with a blow, shock, etc.:

   He was dazed by a blow on the head.

2. to overwhelm; dazzle:

   The splendor of the palace dazed her.

   Synonyms: flabbergast, dumbfound, astound, amaze

noun

1. a dazed condition; state of bemusement:

   After meeting the author, I was in a daze for a week.

daze

/ deɪz; ˈdeɪzɪdlɪ /

verb

1. to stun or stupefy, esp by a blow or shock
2. to bewilder, amaze, or dazzle

noun

1. a state of stunned confusion or shock (esp in the phrase in a daze )

Derived Forms

• dazedly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·daz·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of daze¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English dasen (verb), from Old Norse dasa- (as in dasask “to become weary”); compare Danish dase “to doze, mope”

Word History and Origins

Origin of daze¹

C14: from Old Norse dasa-, as in dasask to grow weary

Example Sentences

Nino apologizes profusely to the dazed Gianni — who was fleeing bullies — and leaves him, in lieu of contact information, with a crumpled sketch of fireworks.

From New York Times

A woman missing for six days in Australia’s Snowy Mountains has been found "dazed and injured" by emergency services after a massive search and rescue operation.

From BBC

A dazed Clarke admirably rose to his feet but was in no position to continue as the referee halted the contest.

From BBC

He looked dazed, his blue eyes suffused with red.

From Los Angeles Times

Families appeared by the barricade, looking dazed as they carried duffel bags, suitcases and pet carriers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amaze
• astonish
• astound
• befuddle
• bewilder
• confound
• dazzle
• distract
• dizzy
• dumbfound
• flabbergast
• muddle
• mystify
• overwhelm
• paralyze
• perplex
• petrify
• puzzle
• startle
• stun