Bedangled

/bɪˈdæŋɡəld/ adjective

Definition

Decorated or adorned with dangling ornaments; hung with hanging decorations or jewelry.

Etymology

From 'be-' prefix plus 'dangled' (from 'dangle,' of Scandinavian origin). The adjective describes something extensively decorated with things that hang or sway.

Kelly Says

A 'bedangled' noblewoman would have been covered in dangling earrings, chains, bracelets, and other jewelry—the 'be-' prefix makes it sound like she was absolutely loaded with decorations! These kinds of descriptive adjectives were popular for painting vivid pictures of richly dressed people in historical literature.

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