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Definition of bejewel
bejewel
/bɪˈdʒuː.əl/
be · jew · el
Adjective:bejeweled
•Past Simple:bejeweled
•Past Participle:bejeweled
•Present Participle:bejeweling
bejewel Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• verb
1
To adorn or decorate with jewels or precious stones, or with bright, sparkling objects resembling gems.
Example
"The royal artisans worked for months to bejewel the ceremonial crown with rubies and sapphires."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'be-' (meaning to cover or furnish with) combined with 'jewel', which entered English via Old French 'jouel' from Medieval Latin 'jocale' (plaything or trinket).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bejewel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bejewel