Definition

Having received or adorned with medals, often as a sign of honor or achievement.

Example

The bemedalled officer stood proudly during the ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see the awards ceremony last night?

Yes, I did! That host was so bemedalled with honors.

I know, right? It’s impressive how many achievements they had.

For sure! It's always inspiring to see such recognition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bemedalled is formed from "be-" (meaning to cover or surround) and "medal" (from Old French *medaille*, meaning a coin or a medal). The suffix "-ed" indicates a past participle form. The word means covered or adorned with medals.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'covered' ('be-') with 'medals' — that's what bemedalled means.

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