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 set is as comfortable as a pair of pajamas, but much more stylish when accessorized. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026

Jolie accessorized with jeweled studs and black stilettos. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026

Kupp accessorized with a silver chain necklace and carried a neutral-toned insulated tumbler. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026

The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit. —Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026

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