bedazzle

American  

[bih-daz-uhl] / bɪˈdæz əl /

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.

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bedazzle British  

/ bɪˈdæzəl /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• bedazzlement noun
• bedazzlingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of bedazzle

First recorded in 1590–1600; be- + dazzle

Example Sentences

I noticed there’s a set of bedazzled sombreros.

From Los Angeles Times

From Day 1, I was showing him what heels I wanted to wear, what specific leopard print I wanted for my bedazzling caftans.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC