Bedazzled

/bɪˈdæzəld/ adjective

Definition

Covered with glittery or shiny decorations, or impressed and amazed by something dazzling.

Etymology

Past tense and participle of 'bedazzle.' Can function as an adjective meaning either literally decorated with sparkles or figuratively amazed/enchanted.

Kelly Says

The double meaning of 'bedazzled' is fascinating—a bedazzled jacket is covered in sequins (literal), but 'I was bedazzled by her performance' means emotionally dazzled (figurative). The word carries both the physical sparkle and the sense of being stunned into admiration.

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