Adorn: meaning, definitions and examples

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adorn

 

[ ษ™หˆdษ”หn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

decorate with ornaments

To make something more attractive by adding decorations or ornaments. It can refer to both physical objects like jewelry or clothes, or to abstract concepts like words or ideas.

Synonyms

decorate, embellish, garnish, ornament.

Examples of usage

  • She adorned herself with jewels for the ball.
  • The garden was adorned with colorful flowers.
  • The bride's dress was adorned with lace and pearls.
Context #2 | Verb

enhance the beauty of

To make something more beautiful or attractive by adding decorations or embellishments. It implies adding a touch of elegance or sophistication.

Synonyms

beautify, embellish, enhance, ornament.

Examples of usage

  • The artist adorned the painting with intricate details.
  • The Christmas tree was adorned with sparkling lights and ornaments.
  • She adorned her hair with a delicate flower.
Context #3 | Noun

ornament or decoration

Something that serves as a decoration or embellishment. It can be a physical object like a piece of jewelry or an abstract concept like a graceful gesture.

Synonyms

decoration, decoration, embellishment, ornament.

Examples of usage

  • The room was filled with beautiful adornments.
  • The necklace was a stunning adornment for her outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "adorn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adornar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmรผcken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghiasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัˆะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ozdabiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃพใ‚‹ (kazaru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adornar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผslemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊พธ๋ฏธ๋‹ค (kkumida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุฒูŽูŠูู‘ู† (yuzayyin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdobit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdobiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ (zhuฤngshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mots'koba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adornar

Etymology

The word 'adorn' comes from the Latin word 'adornare', which means 'to equip, embellish'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Throughout history, adornment has been a way for people to express beauty, creativity, and personal style. From clothing to architecture, adornment plays a significant role in human culture.

See also: adorned, adorning, adornment, adornments, overadorn, unadorned.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,986, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.