Bediademed

/ˌbɛdɪˈædəmd/ adjective

Definition

Decorated or adorned with a diadem (a crown or ornamental headpiece); crowned.

Etymology

From 'be-' (prefix) + 'diademed' (past participle of 'diadem'). This is a poetic/literary formation showing how 'be-' was used with adjectives to intensify or emphasize them.

Kelly Says

This is the kind of word that poets like Edmund Spenser or John Keats would have used to create elaborate descriptions of royalty or divine beings—it's absolutely theatrical!

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