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 move was particularly appealing in the one-shoulder or column evening dresses, which Enriquez embellished with maxi bows and accessorized with chunky jewelry. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The singer did just that at the 1984 VMAs and flexed it in her style, wearing a plaid dress accessorized with layers of diamond necklaces and stacks of bracelets. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

The Housemaid star accessorized with black sunglasses and white sneakers. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

While Cameron accessorized with a draping cape, David wore a silk green scarf. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 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