Bedizen: meaning, definitions and examples

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bedizen

 

[ bษชหˆdaษช.zษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adornar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mempercantik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัˆะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ozdabiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃพใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adornar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผslemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdobit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozdobiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.