Emblazon: meaning, definitions and examples
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emblazon
[ ɪmˈbleɪ.zən ]
artistic expression
To emblazon is to decorate or display something prominently, often with bright colors or patterns. This term can refer to the act of illustrating a heraldic design on a shield, flag, or other items, making it visually striking. It can also describe the process of making something famous or well-known through lavish displays. Emblazoning is often associated with not just physical adornment but also the glorification of an idea or symbol in a way that captures attention.
Synonyms
adorn, decorate, illuminate, inscribe.
Examples of usage
- The artist decided to emblazon the mural with vibrant colors.
- The team's logo was emblazoned across their uniforms.
- He chose to emblazon the walls of his office with motivational quotes.
- The award was emblazoned with the name of the recipient.
Translations
Translations of the word "emblazon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 emblemizar
- adornar
- exibir
🇮🇳 प्रदर्शित करना
- सजाना
- चिह्नित करना
🇩🇪 verzieren
- prangen
- auszeichnen
🇮🇩 menghias
- memamerkan
- menandai
🇺🇦 прикрасити
- виставити
- позначити
🇵🇱 ozdabiać
- eksponować
- znakować
🇯🇵 装飾する
- 表示する
- 刻印する
🇫🇷 orner
- afficher
- marquer
🇪🇸 adornar
- exhibir
- marcar
🇹🇷 süslemek
- sergilemek
- işaretlemek
🇰🇷 장식하다
- 전시하다
- 표시하다
🇸🇦 تزيين
- عرض
- وضع علامة
🇨🇿 zdobit
- vystavovat
- označit
🇸🇰 zdobiť
- vystavovať
- označiť
🇨🇳 装饰
- 展示
- 标记
🇸🇮 okrasiti
- razstaviti
- označiti
🇮🇸 skreyta
- sýna
- merkja
🇰🇿 безендіру
- көрсету
- белгілеп қою
🇬🇪 კაზმვა
- გამოფენა
- მონიშვნა
🇦🇿 bəzəmək
- sərgiləmək
- işarələmək
🇲🇽 adorar
- exhibir
- marcar
Etymology
The word 'emblazon' comes from the Middle English 'emblasonen', which means to adorn or to decorate. It is derived from the earlier Old French word 'emblason', referring to a coat of arms or heraldic symbol. This term is rooted in the concept of heraldry, an art form that became prominent in the Middle Ages, where symbols were emblazoned on shields and banners to represent families, kingdoms, and noble lineages. Over time, the meaning of emblazon expanded beyond coats of arms to include any form of bold decoration and representation, often emphasizing brightness and visual appeal.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,676, 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.