Bedeck

Pronunciation: /bɪˈdɛk/

Definitions of bedeck

verb to decorate or adorn something in a showy or gaudy manner

Example Sentences

A1 She bedecked her room with fairy lights for the party.

A2 The Christmas tree was bedecked with colorful ornaments.

B1 The bride bedecked herself in a beautiful white gown and veil.

B2 The theater was bedecked with elaborate set designs for the performance.

C1 The palace was bedecked with gold accents and intricate carvings.

C2 The ballroom was bedecked with crystal chandeliers and luxurious draperies for the event.

Examples of bedeck in a Sentence

formal The royal family decided to bedeck the palace with beautiful tapestries for the upcoming ball.

informal She loves to bedeck her room with fairy lights and posters of her favorite band.

slang Let's bedeck the party venue with streamers and balloons to make it more festive.

figurative His speech was bedecked with flowery language, but lacked substance.

Grammatical Forms of bedeck

• past tense: bedecked
• plural: bedecks
• comparative: more bedecked
• superlative: most bedecked
• present tense: bedecks
• future tense: will bedeck
• perfect tense: have bedecked
• continuous tense: is bedecking
• singular: bedeck
• positive degree: bedecked
• infinitive: to bedeck
• gerund: bedecking
• participle: bedecking

Origin and Evolution of bedeck

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bedeck' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'bedeccian' meaning to cover or adorn.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bedeck' has retained its meaning of adorning or decorating, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.