bedazzled

adj — 2 senses

bedazzled

adj
1

Covered in spangles, glitter, jewels, or similar shiny decorations.

  • I half expected to see an old troll draped in silk, sitting high atop a golden throne with a bedazzled chalice in either hand.2011, Alexander A. Anderson, A Caper in Fabel: The True Story of Humpty Dumpty, page 96:
  • … a “DWTS”-sanctioned bedazzled microphone for her performance.2013 April 10, Allyssa Lee, “'Dancing With the Stars' results recap: Party's over”, in Los Angeles Times:
1 more example
  • I had red cowboy boots with Swarovski crystals, and a bedazzled captain's jacket.2021, Triffin I. Morris, Gregory DL Morris, Rachel E. Pollock, A History of the Theatre Costume Business, page 162:
2

Experiencing dazzlement; overcome by awe and appreciation.

  • A diamond on his finger flashed, and drew a cheer from a bedazzled yokel at the back of the gallery.1901, Alice Stronach, A Newnham Friendship, page 144:
  • I forgave her future giggles and even made an internal vow not to make fun of her for turning into a bedazzled thirteen-year-old at the mention of the man's name.2014, Laurie Cass, Tailing a Tabby, page 201:
2 more examples
  • She buzzed up and down on the spot and rolled her eyes in a bedazzled fashion to indicate how easy she found it.2018, Natalie Ritchie, Roar Like a Woman:
  • That was my very bedazzled by his kiss response.2019, Jai Danglar, Anjali's Dreams, page 64:
Derived terms
bedaffled

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