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Bedazzle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bedazzle

 

[ bɪˈdæzl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to impress greatly

To bedazzle means to impress someone greatly, often by something that is visually striking or attractive. It can also refer to decorating something with sparkling materials to make it more appealing.

Synonyms

captivate, dazzle, impress

Examples of usage

  • The magician's tricks bedazzled the audience.
  • Her dress was bedazzled with sequins.
  • The fireworks display bedazzled everyone at the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "bedazzle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslumbrar

🇮🇳 चकित करना

🇩🇪 beeindrucken

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 захоплювати

🇵🇱 zachwycać

🇯🇵 魅了する

🇫🇷 éblouir

🇪🇸 deslumbrar

🇹🇷 büyülemek

🇰🇷 매혹하다

🇸🇦 يأسر

🇨🇿 ohromit

🇸🇰 ohromiť

🇨🇳 使惊讶

🇸🇮 osupniti

🇮🇸 fanga

🇰🇿 таң қалдыру

🇬🇪 გაკვირვება

🇦🇿 heyran etmək

🇲🇽 deslumbrar

Word origin

The term 'bedazzle' is believed to have originated in the United States during the late 20th century. It is a combination of the prefix 'be-' meaning 'to make' and 'dazzle,' which comes from the Middle English 'dazle' meaning 'to daze or confuse.' The word reflects the practice of embellishing or enhancing something to capture attention or spark admiration through dazzling effects. The rise of bedazzling in fashion, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s, led to its popular use in contexts related to sparkling decorations, especially on clothing and accessories. Over the years, 'bedazzle' has also come to represent the act of impressing someone with showy or ostentatious displays, further expanding its usage in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,381, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.