Definition

Covered or scattered with small drops or particles of something.

Example

The cake was besprinkled with colorful sprinkles for the party.

Conversation

Have you seen the cake I made for the party?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's so pretty, besprinkled with colorful toppings.

That sounds delicious! I can't wait to try it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Besprinkled → It is formed from the prefix "be-" (meaning to cover or affect) and the root "sprinkle" (from Old English "sprintan", meaning to scatter or sprinkle). The word "besprinkled" means to be covered or affected by something that has been scattered or sprinkled over it.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'covered' ('be-') with 'scattered drops' ('sprinkle') — that's what besprinkled means.

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