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Definition of sequined
sequined
/ˈsiːkwɪnd/
(UK: sequinned)
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sequined Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Adorned, covered, or trimmed with sequins (small, shiny, disk-shaped ornaments sewn onto clothing or accessories).
Example
"The lead singer walked onto the stage wearing a dazzling sequined gown that caught the spotlight."
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Spelled "sequined" in American English and often "sequinned" in British English.
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from "sequin" plus the suffix "-ed". The noun "sequin" entered English via French from Italian "zecchino", originally the name of a Venetian gold coin minted at the "zecca" (mint), derived from Arabic "sikka" (a coin-minting die).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sequined. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sequined