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bedeckto decorate or adorn in a showy manner

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to decorate or adorn in a showy manner

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈdek/

Korean meaning: 화려하게 장식하다, 꾸미다

Korean pronunciation: 비**덱**

Example Sentences

  • The bride bedecked herself so heavily with pearls that she looked like a walking jewelry store.
  • The Christmas tree was bedecked with ornaments from around the world.
  • He bedecked his car with so many bumper stickers that you couldn't see the original paint.

bedeck

VERB

//bɪˈdek//

to decorate or adorn in a showy manner

bedeck concept
💡 Concept

a cheerful decorator hangs elaborate golden garlands across ornate marble columns while placing cascading flower arrangements on elegant tables. She drapes shimmering fabric swags between crystal chandeliers and positions towering candelabras throughout the space. The plain ballroom transforms into an extravagantly adorned venue with layers of luxurious decorations covering every surface. Sparkling lights reflect off multiple ornamental elements creating a dazzling display. Wedding guests peek through the doorway with amazed expressions at the lavishly decorated space. Other decorators arrange additional ornate centerpieces and ribbon displays around the room. the ballroom being decorated in an extremely showy and elaborate manner

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈdek/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈdek/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Rootdeck

Origin

From Middle Dutch 'decken' meaning 'to cover or adorn,' combined with the Old English intensifying prefix 'be-.' The word originally related to covering a ship's deck, then expanded to mean decorating anything elaborately.

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🎵Rhyme

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deck
check
wreck
neck
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The bride bedecked herself so heavily with pearls that she looked like a walking jewelry store.

The Christmas tree was bedecked with ornaments from around the world.

😄 Fun example

He bedecked his car with so many bumper stickers that you couldn't see the original paint.

The palace was bedecked with flags and banners for the royal celebration.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

decorateadornembellishornamentgarnish

Antonyms

stripbareplain

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