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

Jackson, who often favors gothic glamour and punk rock style, accessorized with a mini Ryder bag from the British fashion house. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

Styled by Danielle Goldberg, Edebiri wore a custom Loewe gray suit accessorized with a gold feather-like tie. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025

In addition to a large blue ring, the singer also accessorized with a black long-sleeve cover-up. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025

Appearing on many occasions in layered mixed jewelry, long locs accessorized with cowrie shells, or a shapely afro in her earlier life, Shakur represented an eclectic, personalized form of Afrocentric style. —Essence, 26 Sep. 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