bedazzle
English
Etymology
be- + dazzle
Pronunciation
- (General American, Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /bɪˈdæzl̩/
- Rhymes: -æzəl
- Hyphenation: be‧daz‧zle
Verb
bedazzle (third-person singular simple present bedazzles, present participle bedazzling, simple past and past participle bedazzled)
- (transitive) To confuse or disarm by dazzling.
- He was bedazzled by her charm and wit.
- (transitive, informal) To decorate with sequins or other sparkly material; to bespangle.
- She bedazzled her handbag.
Derived terms
- bedazzlement
See also
- vajazzle