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BEDEWED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bedewed mean?
• BEDEWED (adjective)
The adjective BEDEWED has 1 sense:
1. wet with dew
Familiarity information: BEDEWED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Wet with dew
Synonyms:
bedewed; dewy
Similar:
wet (covered or soaked with a liquid such as water)
Context examples
Soft tears again bedewed my cheeks, and I even raised my humid eyes with thankfulness towards the blessed sun, which bestowed such joy upon me.
(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)
But it won't be easy, for it is a dreadful disappointment, and poor Jo bedewed the little fat pincushion she held with several very bitter tears.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
Jo's breath gave out here, and wrapping her head in the paper, she bedewed her little story with a few natural tears, for to be independent and earn the praise of those she loved were the dearest wishes of her heart, and this seemed to be the first step toward that happy end.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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