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

Biles accessorized a simple black mockneck T-shirt with a diamond tennis necklace, diamond cuff and tennis bracelets, and several cocktail rings. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026

Keeping her sartorial statement the focal point of her look, Dern accessorized with simple jewelry pieces — pearl drop earrings and a coordinated necklace. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026

Brown accessorized with dazzling drop earrings and sported a red lip for a pop of color. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026

Gomez styled her hair in a chic bob and accessorized with diamond sunburst earrings. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 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