bedazzle

English

Etymology

From be- +‎ dazzle.

Pronunciation

  • (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /bɪˈdæzl̩/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -æzəl
  • Hyphenation: be‧daz‧zle

Verb

bedazzle (third-person singular simple present bedazzles, present participle bedazzling, simple past and past participle bedazzled)

  2. (transitive) To confuse or disarm by dazzling.
    Near-synonym: daze
    He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.
  4. (transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.
    Synonym: embellish
    Coordinate term: bedizen
    She bedazzled her handbag.

Derived terms

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