ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (obsolete) adornment
  2. (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

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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