begemmed
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /bɪˈdʒɛməd/
KK: /bɪˈdʒɛməd/
adjective
Definition
Decorated or embellished with jewels or gems, giving a sparkling or luxurious appearance.
Example
The begemmed crown sparkled under the bright lights of the stage.
Conversation
Did you see that dress she wore to the party last night?
Yes, it was stunning, especially with all those begemmed details.
I know, right? It really made her stand out in the crowd.
Absolutely! I can't believe how much effort she put into her look.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
gemmed
decorated
ornate
Antonyms
plain
simple
unadorned
verb
Definition
To decorate or adorn something with gems or jewels.
Example
The crown was begemmed with sparkling diamonds and rubies.
Tense Forms
Past: begemmed
Past Participle: begemmed
Conversation
Did you see that dress she wore to the party last night?
Yeah, it was stunning! I heard it was begemmed all over.
I can’t believe how shiny it looked under the lights.
Root Explanation
Begemmed is formed from the prefix "be-" (meaning to cover or adorn) and the root "gem" (from Old French *gemme*, meaning precious stone or jewel) with the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "begemmed" means adorned or covered with gems or jewels.
Memory Tip
Think of 'covering' ('be-') something with 'gems' — that's why begemmed means to be adorned with jewels.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.