bedazzle

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something, especially a piece of clothing, more attractive by adding decorative elements, such as rhinestones or sequins.

  - "She bedazzled her jeans with rhinestones."
  - "The designer bedazzled the entire outfit for the red carpet."
  - "Can you bedazzle this purse with some sparkles?"

• Verb

  To make someone or something seem impressive or attractive through exaggerated or insincere praise.

  - "The salesman bedazzled us with his charming words."
  - "He tried to bedazzle the judge with his eloquent speech."
  - "Don't let him bedazzle you with empty promises."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bedazzle
dazzle , frazzle , mazzle , razzle

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Variants

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bedazzle , bedazzled , bedazzlement , bedazzlements , bedazzles , bedazzling

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Yiddish word 'bedazlen,' meaning 'to bewitch' or 'to deceive,' the term 'bedazzle' entered English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bedazzle' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. Bedazzled jeans were a popular fashion trend in the 1990s.

3. The term 'bedazzle' has been used in various forms of popular culture, including music, movies, and television.

4. Bedazzling is a popular hobby for many crafters and DIY enthusiasts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Embellishment: The act of adding decorative elements to something to make it more attractive or impressive.

2. Adornment: The decorative elements added to something to make it more attractive or impressive.

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Culture

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Bedazzle is often used in popular culture to refer to the act of making something more attractive through the addition of decorative elements, especially in fashion and design. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe the act of impressing or attracting someone through exaggerated or insincere praise.

How to Memorize "bedazzle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a piece of clothing covered in sparkling rhinestones or sequins.
   - Imagine yourself adding decorative elements to an item to make it more attractive.
   - Picture yourself making someone or something seem impressive through exaggerated praise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bedazzle' with the act of making something more attractive through decorative elements.
   - Connect the word 'bedazzle' with the idea of impressing or attracting someone through exaggerated praise.
   - Link the word 'bedazzle' with the concept of embellishment or adornment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a bedazzled item or situation.
   - Remember the rhyme 'Bedazzle, dazzle,azzle, I'll make it all tazzle.'
   - Use the acronym B.E.D.A.Z.Z.L.E.: Beautiful, Eye-catching, Dazzling, Attractive, Zestful, Lovely, Extravagant.

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