Bedizen: meaning, definitions and examples
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bedizen
[ bษชหdaษช.zษn ]
dress up
To bedizen means to dress or adorn in a showy or gaudy manner. It usually implies a flamboyant or overly elaborate style, often lacking in taste. The term suggests an excessive emphasis on adornment that may detract from the natural appearance of the individual or object. Bedizening can be seen in fashion, where one may wear flashy clothing or accessories that stand out dramatically.
Synonyms
adorn, decorate, dress up, embellish
Examples of usage
- She decided to bedizen herself with sparkling jewelry for the gala.
- The costumes were heavily bedizened, showcasing bright colors and extravagant designs.
- He loves to bedizen his bicycle with colorful streamers and lights.
Translations
Translations of the word "bedizen" in other languages:
๐ต๐น adornar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmรผcken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mempercantik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะบัะฐัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ozdabiaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃพใ
๐ซ๐ท orner
๐ช๐ธ adornar
๐น๐ท sรผslemek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฒููู
๐จ๐ฟ zdobit
๐ธ๐ฐ ozdobiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฃ ้ฅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ okrasiti
๐ฎ๐ธ skreyta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bษzษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ adornar
Etymology
The word 'bedizen' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and the word 'dizen', which comes from an Old French term 'desiner', meaning 'to design' or 'to set in order'. The prefix 'be-' is used to indicate a state or condition. Initially, it retained a neutral sense of embellishing or decorating, but over time it acquired a connotation of ostentation or excessive ornamentation. The term has often been used in literature to criticize or mock the overly extravagant styles of dress, reinforcing a cultural perception that favors understated elegance over flamboyant displays. The use of 'bedizen' continues in modern English, particularly in discussions about fashion and personal presentation.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,528, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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