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

In Rio de Janeiro, Kim Kardashian appeared at the premiere of Hulu's All's Fair in a lavender halter-style gown by Conner Ives and accessorized with Messika jewelry. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

The Duchess of Sussex accessorized with a yellow gold bracelet and the gold Tank Française watch, both by Cartier. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025

Another is, presumably, just as naked as the other two under her towel, but has still accessorized it with matching hair clips and sandals. —Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025

The actress wore her hair up in a bun and accessorized with dangly earrings. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 8 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