bedizen

be·di·zen

verb \bi-ˈdī-z^ən, -ˈdi-, bē-\

Definition of BEDIZEN

transitive verb

: to dress or adorn gaudily

— be·di·zen·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples of BEDIZEN

1. <an elderly actress bedizening herself with makeup and jewelry>

First Known Use of BEDIZEN

1661

Related to BEDIZEN

Synonyms: adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, decorate, blazon, caparison, deck, do, doll up, do up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, ornament, pretty (up), trim

Antonyms: blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil

Related Words: accessorize, dress up, trap, trick (out); brighten, freshen, smarten, spruce (up); boss, chase; braid, embroider, feather, figure, filigree, fillet, flounce, frill, fringe, furbelow, garland, hang, lace, ribbon, swag, wreathe; appliqué, gild, paint; diamond, gem, impearl, jewel, pearl; redecorate, redo

Near Antonyms: simplify, streamline; bare, denude, dismantle, display, divest, expose, reveal, strip, uncover; uglify

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Rhymes with BEDIZEN

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