spangle
/ˈspæŋɡəl/
verb
- To decorate or cover with spangles or other small shiny objects.
- They spangled the parade float with glitter and tinsel.
- She spangled her costume with rhinestones for the dance competition.
- The artist spangled the canvas with flecks of gold paint.
- To sparkle or shine with small bright flashes.
- Her eyes spangled with tears in the candlelight.
- The morning dew spangled the grass like diamonds.
- Stars spangled the clear winter sky.
Synonyms
noun
- A small, thin, shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothing or accessories; a sequin.
- He bought a bag of gold spangles for the carnival outfit.
- Her dress was covered in silver spangles that caught the light.
- The costume designer sewed each spangle on by hand.
- A small, bright, sparkling object or spot of light.
- The lake reflected the sun in a thousand spangles.
- The night sky was full of spangles of starlight.
- Drops of rain on the window looked like tiny spangles.