Bedaub

Pronunciation: /bɪˈdɔb/

Definitions of bedaub

verb to smear or cover with something sticky or greasy

Example Sentences

A1 She bedaubed her face with makeup before going out.

A2 The children bedaubed the walls with finger paint.

B1 The artist bedaubed the canvas with vibrant colors.

B2 The chef bedaubed the plate with sauce to enhance the presentation.

C1 The politician was accused of bedaubing his opponent with false accusations.

C2 The author bedaubed the pages of his novel with intricate descriptions.

Examples of bedaub in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully bedaubed the canvas with vibrant colors to create a beautiful masterpiece.

informal She quickly bedaubed some paint on the wall to cover up the scratch.

slang The kids decided to bedaub their faces with glitter for the party.

figurative The scandalous rumors have bedaubed her reputation in the community.

Grammatical Forms of bedaub

• past tense: bedaubed
• plural: bedaub
• comparative: more bedaubed
• superlative: most bedaubed
• present tense: bedaubs
• future tense: will bedaub
• perfect tense: have bedaubed
• continuous tense: is bedaubing
• singular: bedaub
• positive degree: bedaub
• infinitive: to bedaub
• gerund: bedaubing
• participle: bedaubed

Origin and Evolution of bedaub

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bedaub' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'debauber' meaning to daub or smear.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bedaub' has evolved to mean not only to smear or daub with something sticky or dirty but also to excessively decorate or adorn something in a gaudy or tasteless manner.