memukau
Memukau is a verb used in Indonesian and Malay that means to captivate, dazzle, or mesmerize, leaving someone deeply impressed. It can describe performances, achievements, or phenomena that evoke awe. As an adjective or attributive modifier, phrases like pertunjukan memukau or penampilan memukau convey a sense of striking excellence.
Etymology and nuance: Memukau is formed with the prefix me- attached to pukau, a root related to
Usage and examples: Common collocations include memukau penonton (to captivate the audience), pertunjukan memukau (a dazzling
Context and connotations: Memukau is widely used in media, reviews, tourism, and promotional writing to convey
See also: Similar synonyms include mengagumkan and menakjubkan, which share the sense of leaving an audience