bedazzle

[ bih-daz-uhl ]

verb (used with object)

, be·daz·zled, be·daz·zling.

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

Derived Forms

• beˈdazzlement, noun

Other Words From

• be·daz·zle·ment noun
• be·daz·zling·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedazzle¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; be- + dazzle

Example Sentences

At 3:40 p.m., the four motorcyclists head to their truck to claim their bikes and don chest protectors, heavy-duty knee-high boots, knee pads and bedazzled helmets.

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Elton John — he of the bedazzled spectacles and dazzling spectaculars — has been “quietly” spending his summer recovering from a “severe eye infection” that has affected his vision.

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Lenny disclosed information about his brother’s death after the self-proclaimed Weight Saint, who built an exercise-video empire and was known for his energy and bright and bedazzled outfits, died July 13.

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Posting a video from a previous show, she takes the stage with her signature bedazzled microphone in hand.

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In one sequence, Forge goes through an outfit change backstage, emerging in a bedazzled boxing robe.

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