bespangled
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8.3
- adjective
- /bɪˈspæŋɡəld/
- Archaic
- The bespangled dress caught everyone's attention at the party.
Examples
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The bespangled gala attracted celebrities from all over the world.
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The actress wore a bespangled gown that shimmered under the stage lights.
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Children admired the bespangled decorations hanging from the ceiling at the party.
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Look at that bespangled tree during the festival!
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The stage was bespangled with glittering lights, creating a dazzling atmosphere for the concert.
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She wore a stunning gown that was bespangled with sequins, making her shine at the gala.
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The holiday decorations were bespangled with shimmering ornaments and twinkling fairy lights.
Synonyms
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2.7
Covered with small things that make something look more beautiful
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4.0
Having many small decorations like metal points, gems, or lights
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7.1
Decorated with many small shiny pieces like sequins that sparkle in light
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3.4
Decorated with small round objects sewn onto cloth or strung on thread
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3.9
A thing with decorations like jewels or banners to make it look more beautiful
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3.8
Containing many famous people like actors or singers
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3.9
Covered with small shiny stones or beads to look rich
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8.3
Has extra decorations and changes to look exciting and get attention
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6.1
Covered with jewels that sparkle and look showy
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8.6
Being very decorated and showy in style, often with many small details
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6.6
Covered with shiny thin strips that make it glitter
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7.3
Too decorated so it looks showy and not natural
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5.4
Covered with many small shiny beads or jewels
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7.4
Shiny and showy but cheap, like tinsel
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7.0
Decorated with jewels, beads, or sequins
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Morphology
Etymology
The word bespangled comes from be- meaning 'covered with' and spangle, a word for a 'small shiny piece' like a sequin. So something bespangled is 'covered with' sparkles or glitter, and by extension a show or party can be bespangled when it is full of famous, shining people.