bedizen

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In more everyday terms, 'bedizen' involves adorning or decorating something in a showy or ostentatious way. If you bedizen something, you make it look flashier and more conspicuous.

Examples in Different Contexts

In the fashion industry, the term 'bedizen' might be used to critique an overly flashy ensemble. A fashion critic might opine, 'The celebrity's choice to bedizen herself in so many accessories was a miss.'

Practice Scenarios

Advertising

Scenario:

Let's keep the focus on our product. Do we need all these bells and whistles in the ad?

Response:

I think you're right. We should avoid bedizening the ad and maintain focus on the product.

Event planning

Scenario:

I'm noticing a lot of elaborate decorations for this event. Do we want to maintain an air of elegance?

Response:

I agree, we should avoid bedizening the event and opt for a more elegant look.