# emblazoned

/ɛmˈbɫeɪzənd/ (US) · /ɛmblˈeɪzənd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/emblazoned
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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