sequined

adjective

se·​quined ˈsē-kwənd How to pronounce sequined (audio)
variants or sequinned
: ornamented with or as if with sequins

Examples of sequined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Shimmer and shine From Ralph Lauren’s Halston-esque lamé gowns to Kate Spade’s sequined separates, this season’s presentations went big on all things sparkly. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 June 2024 Hilton Rothschild, on the other hand, showcased a strapless, sequined minidress that shimmered with every movement. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 14 June 2024 Some legislators were dressed in traditional outfits, as well as sequined dresses and an array of fancy hats. Kate Bartlett, NPR, 14 June 2024 Something Shiny and Short The only thing more ubiquitous than logo handbags in Hilton and Richie’s The Simple Life wardrobe is the sequined mini, both in skirt and dress form. Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sequined 

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Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sequined was in 1894

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“Sequined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequined. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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sequined

adjective
se·​quined
variants or sequinned
: ornamented with or as if with sequins

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