spangled
Definition
Adjective: 1. Decorated with many small, shiny objects: Describes something that is covered or adorned with numerous small, sparkling items, such as sequins, beads, or jewels, creating a glittering effect.
Usage
The adjective "spangled" is used to describe a surface that is densely and often brilliantly decorated with small, reflective pieces. It emphasizes a festive, showy, or celebratory appearance.
Examples
- The performer wore a spangled leotard that shimmered under the stage lights.
- The night sky was spangled with countless stars.
- Her costume was so heavily spangled that it caught the light with every movement.
Advanced Usage
- "Spangled" as a past participle: While primarily an adjective, "spangled" can function as the past participle of the verb "spangle," meaning to decorate with spangles.
- The artisans spangled the fabric by hand. (Verb)
- The fabric was spangled with silver discs. (Past participle used adjectivally)
Variants and Related Words
- Spangle (noun): A small, thin, often circular piece of glittering material, such as a sequin or a metallic disk, used for decoration.
- The dress was sewn with thousands of tiny silver spangles.
- Spangle (verb): To decorate or cover with spangles.
- They planned to spangle the banner for the parade.
Synonyms
- Beaded: Adorned with beads.
- Sequined: Covered with sequins.
- Gemmed: Adorned with or as if with gems.
- Bespread: (Archaic) Spread or scattered over.
- Studded: Having many small objects set into a surface.
Idioms and Phrases
- Star-spangled: Thickly dotted or covered with stars. This phrase is famously used in "The Star-Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, referring to the flag.
- They gazed at the star-spangled banner waving in the breeze.
Adjective
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covered with beads or jewels or sequins
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