bedazzled

English

Adjective

bedazzled (comparative more bedazzled, superlative most bedazzled)

1. Covered in spangles, glitter, jewels, or similar shiny decorations.
   • 2011, Alexander A. Anderson, A Caper in Fabel: The True Story of Humpty Dumpty, page 96:

     I half expected to see an old troll draped in silk, sitting high atop a golden throne with a bedazzled chalice in either hand.

   • 2013 April 10, Allyssa Lee, “'Dancing With the Stars' results recap: Party's over”, in Los Angeles Times‎^[1]:

     … a “DWTS”-sanctioned bedazzled microphone for her performance.

   • 2021, Triffin I. Morris, Gregory DL Morris, Rachel E. Pollock, A History of the Theatre Costume Business, page 162:

     I had red cowboy boots with Swarovski crystals, and a bedazzled captain's jacket.

2. Experiencing dazzlement; overcome by awe and appreciation.
   • 1901, Alice Stronach, A Newnham Friendship, page 144:

     A diamond on his finger flashed, and drew a cheer from a bedazzled yokel at the back of the gallery.

   • 2014, Laurie Cass, Tailing a Tabby, page 201:

     I forgave her future giggles and even made an internal vow not to make fun of her for turning into a bedazzled thirteen-year-old at the mention of the man's name.

   • 2018, Natalie Ritchie, Roar Like a Woman:

     She buzzed up and down on the spot and rolled her eyes in a bedazzled fashion to indicate how easy she found it.

   • 2019, Jai Danglar, Anjali's Dreams, page 64:

     That was my very bedazzled by his kiss response.

Derived terms

• bedaffled

 

Verb

bedazzled

1. simple past and past participle of bedazzle