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Meaning of daze
The primary meaning of the word "daze" is a state of stunned or disoriented confusion.
Etymology of daze
The word "daze" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Old English word "dæsan", which is also related to the Old Norse word "dása", meaning to become stunned or dizzy
Historically, the word "daze" was used to describe a state of being stunned or disoriented, often as a result of a physical blow or shock
Synonyms
stupor
trance
haze
fog
bewilderment
confusion
disorientation
shock
astonishment
amazement
wonder
bewitchment
enchantment
mesmerization
hypnotization
spellbound
dazzle
astonish
perplex
puzzle
mystify
confound
bedazzle
dazzle
daze
astonish
startle
surprise
stun
shock
numb
benumb
discombobulate
flabbergast
nonplus
perplex
Definitions
- A state of stunned or disoriented confusion, as from a shock or a blow
- A state of mind or atmosphere characterized by a lack of clarity or distinctness
Usage Examples
- The crowd was in a daze after the surprise announcement
- The patient was in a daze after the accident, unable to remember what had happened
- The beautiful scenery left me in a daze, I couldn't take my eyes off the view
Antonyms
clarity
awareness
alertness
attention
focus
concentration
lucidity
coherence
sharpness
keenness
astuteness
shrewdness
cleverness
intelligence
rationality
sanity
sobriety
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness