Dazzling and Darkling

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Dazzling adjective - Giving off or reflecting much light.

Usage example: the attraction that the dazzling lights of Broadway have for many young performers

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Darkling is an antonym for dazzling.

Nearby Words: dazzle, dazzled

Darkling adjective - Being without light or without much light.

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Dazzling is an antonym for darkling.

Nearby Word: dark

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