emblazon
UK: ɪmˈbleɪz(ə)n | US: ɪmˈbleɪz(ə)n
vt. to decorate prominently or vividly (e.g., with colors or heraldic symbols)
vt. to celebrate or proclaim conspicuously
emblazon = em<upon> + blazon<display>
- em (prefix): Variant of "en-" (from Old French/Latin in-), meaning "upon" or "into."
- blazon (root): From Old French blason ("shield" or "coat of arms"), originally denoting heraldic display. Evolved to mean "to proclaim vividly."
Etymology Origin:
The word merges the intensifying prefix em- with blazon, rooted in medieval heraldry. It originally described adorning shields with bold designs, later extending metaphorically to any striking visual or verbal celebration. The logic reflects a progression from physical decoration to symbolic proclamation.
The artist emblazoned the mural with golden motifs.
Flags emblazoned with national symbols lined the parade route.
His speech emblazoned the achievements of the team.
The knight’s shield was emblazoned with a crimson lion.
Headlines emblazoned the scandal across every newspaper.