bedazzle

[bih-daz-uhl]

verb (used with object)

bedazzled, bedazzling 

1. to impress forcefully, especially so as to make oblivious to faults or shortcomings.

   Audiences were bedazzled by her charm.

   Synonyms: captivate, enchant, flabbergast, overwhelm, astound, dazzle

2. to dazzle so as to blind or confuse.

   The glare of the headlights bedazzled him.

   Synonyms: fluster, befuddle, blind, disconcert, bewilder, daze

3. to adorn with features that are brilliant, sparkly, splendid, etc..

   You don’t need to bedazzle your business card with glitter, but does it stand out from the crowd?

   Both the wealthy and the common flapper could bedazzle themselves in the popular long necklaces of the day.

bedazzle

/ bɪˈdæzəl /

verb

1. (tr) to dazzle or confuse, as with brilliance

Other Word Forms

• bedazzlement noun
• bedazzlingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedazzle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; be- + dazzle

Example Sentences

Its proprietors wear bedazzled cowboy hats, which cast a shadow on their all-white uniforms.

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Others imagined a surreal future with bedazzled face masks and abstract makeup.

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Visitors can view Presley's collection of bedazzled costumes and classic cars, as well as exhibits and events celebrating his work.

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The piece is a three-dimensional black box with a white dress made from bath towels and bedazzled gems displayed on a dress form mannequin inside.

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She did the song again Tuesday in a bedazzled Dodgers cap as a pair of video screens showed images of Matt Damon, whom she name-checks in the tune as one Angeleno not meant for her.

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