Bedazed

/bɪˈdeɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Thoroughly dazed, stunned, or bewildered.

Etymology

Past tense and participle of 'bedaze,' marking both a completed action and a resulting state. The '-ed' ending creates an adjective meaning 'having undergone the action of bedazing.'

Kelly Says

Compare 'dazed' (somewhat confused) with 'bedazed' (thoroughly confused)—the 'be-' prefix adds intensity and completeness, which is why you see it in archaic poetry to create more dramatic emotional states.

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