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")

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