accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈse-sə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

transitive verb

: to furnish with accessories

intransitive verb

: to wear clothing accessories

Examples of accessorize in a Sentence

an outfit accessorized with a pair of diamond earrings

a stylish young woman who knows how to accessorize

Recent Examples on the Web

The married pair differentiated their look with accessories — the producer wore a metal bolo tie and sunglasses, while his wife accessorized with beaded necklaces and a round crossbody bag — but maintained consistency by wearing the same black leather steel-toe cowboy boots. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The model pulled her hair back into a tight chignon and accessorized her wardrobe further with gold jewelry pieces and sunglasses. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025

Brooches and bowties are used to accessorize, as are hats. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025

Lively accessorized with turquoise stone earrings, a matching cocktail ring, and similarly hued bead bracelets. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

accessory entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for accessorize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize

Kids Definition

accessorize

verb

ac·​ces·​so·​rize ik-ˈses-ə-ˌrīz 

ak-

accessorized; accessorizing

: to wear or decorate with accessories