bespangle
/bi'spæɳgl/
Definition
- Verb:
- To decorate or cover something by attaching or scattering many small, shiny, or glittering objects.
- To adorn with spangles (small, thin pieces of sparkling metallic material used for decoration).
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The designer chose to bespangle the evening gown with thousands of tiny crystals.
- They planned to bespangle the ceiling of the theater to mimic a starry night sky.
Advanced Usage
- "to bespangle something with something": This is the typical construction, describing the object being decorated and the type of glittering items used.
- The artisan bespangled the mask with gold leaf and sequins.
Variants and Related Words
- Spangle (noun): A small, thin, often circular piece of sparkling metallic material used for decoration.
- Her costume was covered in silver spangles.
- Spangle (verb): To cover or decorate with spangles.
- They spangled the banner for the parade.
Synonyms
- Adorn with sequins: To decorate with small, shiny disks.
- Bedizen: To dress or decorate in a showy or gaudy manner.
- Bedeck: To decorate or adorn lavishly.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Star-spangled: Covered or decorated with stars, often implying a glittering or shining quality. This is a fixed adjective, most famously used in "The Star-Spangled Banner."
- They looked up at the star-spangled sky.
Verb
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dot or sprinkle with sparkling or glittering objects
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decorate with spangles
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the star-spangled banner
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