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

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

About halfway through the show, Ross slipped into a pipe-and-drape dressing room at the rear of the stage then slipped back out wearing bedazzled ruby red; later, she changed into a shimmering gold look.

From Los Angeles Times

The last look, one of my favorites, showed an older model with bedazzled Porsche keys on a carabiner clip attached to slim leather pants.

From Los Angeles Times

Glen says Kylie initially spoke to Reuben about his clothing, as he was "bedazzled head to toe with Kylie signs and diamonds".

From BBC