Bejewel
What it means
To decorate something with jewels or jewel-like ornaments.
Reach for it when describing deliberate sparkling ornament on an object or setting
The makers bejewel the silver comb with tiny pieces of amber.
Words to choose between 5
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playful
bedizen
Fits when showy ornament and an old-fashioned voice are intentional
Careful Bedizen often criticizes gaudy excess rather than praising craftsmanship.
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everyday
stud
Fits when many small hard ornaments are fixed across a surface
Careful Stud can describe metal fasteners with no precious quality.
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professional
Fits when actual gemstones are set into a crafted object
Careful Gem as a verb is rare and may distract general readers.
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formal
Fits when tasteful decoration enhances the object
Careful Adorn does not specify gems or sparkle.
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literary
encrust
Fits when a dense covering of jewels creates lavish texture
Careful A few restrained stones do not justify encrust's sense of heavy coverage.
Opposites 3
- strip
- plain
- unadorn
Common phrases 3
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bejewel a crown
Goldsmiths bejewel a crown only after testing every setting.
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bejewel the neckline
Small glass drops bejewel the neckline without adding much weight.
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bejewel with stones
Students bejewel the mask with polished river stones.
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