sequined

adjective

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

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Standouts include a red ruffle mini dress, a silver sequined frock, and silk headscarves. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025 Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches. WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 The fabric, seemingly a wink to her stage name, was cinched into a mermaid silhouette and given extra dazzle by a sequined sheen. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 With Hepburn being too cool for school, Babs and her sheer, sequined sailor pantsuit had the moment all to herself. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sequined

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 11 Mar. 2025.

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sequined

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

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