bejewelled

Bejewelled is an adjective meaning decorated with jewels or adorned by jewels. It describes objects or garments that have jewels affixed or inlaid, such as bejewelled jewelry, clothing, crowns, or ceremonial items. The term can also be used in a figurative sense to convey great ornamentation or richness of detail.

Spelling variants exist across English dialects. In British English, the standard spelling is bejewelled, with a double l. In American English, the common form is bejeweled (or jeweled), using a single l and often dropping the be- prefix in favor of bejeweled as a past participle.

Origin and use. Bejewelled is formed from the noun jewel, with the prefix be- added to create a verb meaning to adorn with jewels, and the result is used as an adjective as well. The word is typically found in contexts related to luxury, fashion, costume design, ceremonial regalia, or descriptions of objects that are elaborately embellished. In journalism and catalogues, bejewelled items are often contrasted with plain or minimally adorned equivalents to emphasize opulence or craftsmanship.

See also. Related terms include jeweled, encrusted, and inlaid, which convey similar ideas of ornamentation with stones or precious materials. Bejewelled remains a standard descriptor in style-focused writing and historical descriptions where detailed, gem-encrusted appearances are highlighted.