Bedizened

/bɪˈdɪzənd/ adjective or verb (past tense)

Definition

Dressed or adorned in an excessively showy or garish manner.

Etymology

Past tense/participle of 'bedizen,' formed by adding '-ed.' Describes something or someone that has been over-decorated or dressed garishly.

Kelly Says

'Bedizened aristocrats' appears in 18th-century literature to describe nobles covered in jewels, ribbons, and embroidery—the word carries a whiff of disapproval, suggesting tastelessly over-the-top decoration.

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