| 单词 | bejewel |
| 释义 | bejewel (once / 16601 pages) v To bejewel something is to decorate it with sparkly gems. You could make your plain tote bag more exciting if you bejewel it with shiny sequins and beads. You might bejewel a young friend's crown so she'll look more like a queen in her Halloween costume, or you could use a hot glue gun and bejewel some barrettes for your sister, who loves to dress in sparkly gowns. The word bejewel dates from the 1500s, with the jewel part rooted in the Old French word jouel, "ornament," possibly from the Latin jocus, "pastime," or in Vulgar Latin, "that which causes joy." WORD FAMILYbejewel: bejeweled, bejeweling, bejewelled, bejewelling, bejewels USAGE EXAMPLESHe doesn’t just paint the lily; he bejewels and shellacs it, too. New York Times(Dec 06, 2016) As ever, the nostalgia was infused with modernity in the form of oversized black bubble jackets and funky, bejeweled necklaces that cascaded down the torso. Washington Times(Dec 06, 2016) Adorned in satin and bejeweled, she’s too clenched to be glamorous. Seattle Times(Oct 28, 2016) v adorn or decorate with precious stones Syn|Hyper jewel adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. |
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