Word
emblazoned
Phoneticsem·bla·zoned
US/ɛmˈbɫeɪzənd/
UK/ɛmblˈeɪzənd/
Definition
v. to have a large, bright, and proud sign or picture on something. You use this when something is decorated with a bold symbol or name.
v. to decorate or mark something with a large, prominent, and often proud symbol, name, or slogan. Transitive; typically describes the decoration of flags, uniforms, or buildings.
Examples
“The knight's shield was emblazoned with a silver lion.”
“The athlete's jersey was emblazoned with the club's crest and his personal number in bright gold.”
“The ancient cathedral was emblazoned with intricate stone carvings and colorful glass windows that told the stories of the saints to the illiterate masses.”
Examples
simple
“The knight's shield was emblazoned with a silver lion.”
contextual
“The athlete's jersey was emblazoned with the club's crest and his personal number in bright gold.”
complex
“The ancient cathedral was emblazoned with intricate stone carvings and colorful glass windows that told the stories of the saints to the illiterate masses.”
Real-World Examples
“Visible everywhere in Pattaya were the men wearing t-shirts emblazoned with the letters SLG, or Shore Liaison Group.” “And a new piece by the graphic artist Jenny Holzer emblazoned on a wall urges attenders to mine scraps of joy within the ongoing fight for survival.”