Bedaub -

It’s a more descriptive, slightly more formal way to say someone "smeared" or "daubed" something everywhere.

Transitive (it needs an object—you bedaub something ). bedaub

Vibrant photos from a wedding or a festival like Holi where people are covered in colors. It’s a more descriptive, slightly more formal way

There is something so joyful about the mess! During the Haldi ceremony, it’s tradition to bedaub the bride’s cheeks with turmeric paste as a symbol of prosperity and happiness. 💛✨ It’s a more descriptive