Definitions

bespangle

[bih-spang-guhl] / bɪˈspæŋ gəl /

VERB

embellish

Synonyms

STRONG

adorn decorate dot garnish light sprinkle star stud trim

WEAK

sequin

Antonyms

STRONG

hurt leave plain

Example Sentences

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Yes, I would that, less generous, he would oppress, He would chain me, upbraid me, burn deep brands for hate, Than with this mask of freedom and gorgeousness Bespangle my slavery, mock my strange fate.

From Poems — Volume 1 by Meredith, George

Bespangle, be-spang′gl, v.t. to adorn with spangles, or with anything sparkling or shining.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various