bejewelled
|be-jew-elled|
/bɪˈdʒuːəld/
(bejewel)
adorned with jewels
Etymology
'bejewelled' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'be-' meaning 'to make or cover with' and 'jewel' meaning 'a precious stone or ornament'.
'bejewelled' formed in English by combining 'be-' and 'jewel', and eventually became the modern English word 'bejewelled'.
Initially, it meant 'to cover with jewels', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'decorated with or as if with jewels'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
decorated with or as if with jewels; adorned with jewels.
She wore a bejewelled crown at the ceremony.
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Adjective 2
(Figurative) Richly decorated or embellished.
The bejewelled city lights sparkled in the night.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 23:37