accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

transitive verb

: to furnish with accessories

intransitive verb

: to wear clothing accessories

Examples of accessorize in a Sentence

an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings

a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize

Recent Examples on the Web

The Oscar winner accessorized with a simple necklace as well as sparkly silver earrings. —Tara Larson, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025

The community of women also wore white bridal dresses, and accessorized with gifted engagement bracelets designed by Nelly Rojas. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025

In October, Sarah Jessica Parker accessorized her ladylike jumpsuit with a black bucket bag on a night out. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2025

Jennifer Lawrence, who recently accessorized her black-and-white Lii dress with a slew of silver rings across her phalanges. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for accessorize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

: to wear or decorate with accessories