Bedazzle

/bɪˈdæzəl/ verb

To impress or amaze someone greatly, or to decorate something with lots of glittery, shiny things like sequins or rhinestones.

Combining 'be-' with 'dazzle' (which likely comes from Middle Dutch 'dasen' meaning to stun, influenced by 'daze'). The term evolved from meaning 'to stun with brightness' to its modern use in both literal decoration and figurative impressive display.

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