Bejeweling

/bɪˈdʒuːəlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

the act of decorating something with jewels or making it sparkle with gems.

Etymology

Present participle of 'bejewel' formed with the -ing suffix, creating a gerund or present progressive form.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, people rarely use the -ing form ('bejeweling the crown') and prefer the adjective ('bejeweled crown'). This shows how some verbs drift into becoming primarily adjectives in actual modern usage—the participle form outlives the active verb.

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