Bespangle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Decorate with spangles; "the star-spangled banner".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The evening gown was carefully crafted to bespangle the model's slender frame in sequins of shimmering silver.
- To create the extravagant costume, a hundred artisans labored for weeks, assiduous in their endeavor to bespangle it in shiny gems.
- As dusk settled over the National Mall, fireworks illuminated the night sky, causing many a star-spangled spectacle in the imagination of the gathered masses.
- Tailors skillfully bespangled Elizabeth's coronation gown with an untold multitude of intricately wrought stones.
- A thousand small, shining jewels effectively bespangled Prince Henry's braiding jacket, that later he wore to officially consecrate his royal authority.
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Meaning 2
Dot or sprinkle with sparkling or glittering objects.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The custom designer chose to bespangle the wedding gown with intricate silver sequins.
- Bespangle a plain black t-shirt with colorful gemstones for a fun DIY project.
- The evening gown was designed to bespangle the wearer in a thousand shimmering facets.
- To complete the costume, the fashion team used glue to bespangle it with fake jewels and sequins.
- The holiday display at the store window was created to bespangle passersby with a dizzying whirl of lights and glittering ornaments.