bangles

Rigid arm jewelry

Bangles are rigid bracelets, typically circular and slipped over the hand onto the wrist.

They're often worn in multiples, creating a jingling sound when they knock together: Her bangles clinked as she gestured.

Bangles can be made of metal, glass, plastic, or wood, and are traditional adornments in South Asian cultures.

adornment

bracelets

Wrist-worn jewelry loops

embellishment · decoration · sparkle · shimmer · glitter · gleam · bejeweled · wristlet · armlet · circlet

fashion

accessorize

Add decorative extras

layering · coordinating · mixing · matching · armful · wristful · statement · boho · glamour · chic

materials

gold

Element seventy-nine

  • silverLustrous white precious metal
  • glassTransparent solid from sand
  • lacInsect-derived resinous coating

plastic · resin · wooden · ivory · brass · copper · platinum · enamel · filigree · gemstone

sound

tinkling

Light ringing sound

chiming · rattling · clattering · clicking · metallic · stacking · sliding · knocking · musical · rhythmic

band

girl group

Female vocal ensemble

  • eightiesYears from eighty-nine backward
  • MTVYouth-oriented video network
  • harmoniesPleasing combined pitches

pop · retro · Billboard

cultural

wedding

Marriage rite and feast

henna · Diwali · auspicious · tradition · ritual · sari · lehenga · bindi · bride · festival

Categories
Opposites
wrist adornment type

bangleswatch

Portable timekeeping device

wristwatch · fitness tracker · smartwatch · handcuffs · medical bracelet

presence/absence of adornment

banglesunadorned

Lacking decoration or ornament

plain

Phrases
Family

bangle, bangled

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G