Adorn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɔɹn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Adorn is a verb meaning To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
Meaning
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) adornment
- (obsolete) adorned; ornate
Example Sentences
as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels
a man adorned with noble statuary and columns
a character adorned with every Christian grace
Her brest all naked, as nett yvory Without adorne of gold or silver bright
Word Forms
- adorns
- adorning
- adorned
Synonyms for adorn
Depending on context, synonyms include beautify, bedeck, decorate, deck, grace, ornament.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ornament, decorate, clothe, embellish, deck, beautify.
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