Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun spangle
1 sense of spangle
Sense 1
sequin, spangle, diamante -- (adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing)
=> adornment -- (a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb spangle
2 senses of spangle
Sense 1
spangle -- (glitter as if covered with spangles)
=> glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine -- (be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening")
Sense 2
spangle, bespangle -- (decorate with spangles; "the star-spangled banner")
=> decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")