Pronunciation: /deɪz/

Definitions of daze

noun a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment

Example Sentences

A1 After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what happened.

A2 He wandered around the unfamiliar city in a daze, trying to find his way back to the hotel.

B1 The news of his promotion left her in a daze of disbelief and excitement.

B2 The beauty of the sunset left him in a daze, unable to look away.

C1 The complexity of the scientific theory left even the experts in a daze of confusion.

C2 The surreal performance art piece left the audience in a daze, questioning their perceptions of reality.

verb to stun or bewilder with a blow, shock, or surprise

Example Sentences

A1 The bright lights of the city daze me.

A2 She was dazed by the news of her promotion.

B1 The loud music at the concert dazed the audience.

B2 The unexpected turn of events left him dazed and confused.

C1 The stunning beauty of the landscape dazed even the most seasoned travelers.

C2 The complexity of the scientific theory dazed even the most brilliant minds in the field.

Examples of daze in a Sentence

formal After the accident, she was in a daze and couldn't remember what had happened.

informal I was in a complete daze after pulling an all-nighter studying for my exam.

slang He was so high that he was in a daze for hours.

figurative The beauty of the sunset left me in a daze, lost in its colors and tranquility.

Grammatical Forms of daze

past tense

dazed

plural

dazes

comparative

dazier

superlative

daziest

present tense

daze

future tense

will daze

perfect tense

have dazed

continuous tense

is dazing

singular

daze

positive degree

daze

infinitive

to daze

gerund

dazing

participle

dazed

Origin and Evolution of daze

First Known Use: 1200 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'daze' originated from Middle English 'dasen' which means 'to stupefy or bewilder'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'daze' has maintained its meaning of confusion or bewilderment, but has also come to be used in a more colloquial sense to describe a state of disorientation or mental fog.