sequined

adjective

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

Examples of sequined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a form-fitting black cocktail dress covered with sequined third eye appliques and a net mermaid flounce from the knees to the floor and a jet-black, high-rise bouffant, her reserve crumbled into a massive wave of emotion that even dwarfed her sartorial drama. Holly Gleason, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024 Try a sequined top with your jeans that stops right above your belly button. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024 The shop has both luxury vintage pieces, like sequined Halston gowns and chiffon flapper dresses, as well as a great under-$99 section with deals on designers like Gucci. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 But at the Olivier Awards in London on April 14, the current star of the West End revival of Cabaret wore a sleeveless, sequined Gucci gown that showed off her tattoo — and the clever correction that has been made to it. Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Apr. 2024 During her impressive early evening set on the Gobi stage, dawned in a shiny sequined dress beside her eight-piece band, Howard powered through her 45-minute set weaving funk, soul, rock and blues. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2024 Her sequined halter gown—featuring referential detailing, from polo collar to racket motif to mesh pleated panels—was an all-out ode to tennis, one furthered by her exaggerated take on the court-ready pony. Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024 Eric, dressed in an elegant black tux, and Janet — who wore a silver sequined dress with long, sparkling gloves and a matching clutch — also were seen holding hands. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 Longtime fans and newcomers will find black and white body-hugging dresses with Ms. Karan’s signature — and originally quite provocative — cutouts; soft stretch knit suiting options; a tough-looking crinkled nylon trench; and even a sequined evening gown. Jo Rodgers Jameson Montgomery Roxanne Fequiere Emilia Petrarca Kate Guadagnino Sophie Bew, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024

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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 29 Apr. 2024.

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sequined

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

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