Spangle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Glitter as if covered with spangles.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The evening gown spangled with intricate patterns of silver glitter under the bright lights.
- The night sky was filled with stars that spangled the darkness with their twinkling beauty.
- Her costume spangled with so many sequins that it took hours to dry after cleaning.
- The decoration of the gift box spangled with colorful glitter that sparkled under the sun.
- The performer's outfit spangled with hundreds of small rhinestones that shone with every movement.
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Meaning 2
Decorate with spangles; "the star-spangled banner".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She carefully spangled her homemade costume with iridescent sequins and glitter for the masquerade ball.
- The designer's latest collection is dominated by evening gowns that spangle under the spotlight with a dazzling display of intricately sewn crystals.
- Children love to spangle their art projects with lots of colorful stickers and glitter glue for an added touch of creativity.
- As they marched in unison, the spangled uniforms of the dance team caught the eye of everyone in the packed stadium.
- The country's red and white uniform proudly spangled with the symbols of their rich history as they entered the Olympic arena.