Adorn

əˈdɔrn

Meaning & Definition

verb

To add beauty or distinction to something; to decorate.

She decided to adorn her room with beautiful paintings and plants.

To enhance the appearance of something by adding ornaments.

The bride wore a stunning necklace to adorn her wedding dress.

To lend grace or honor to something.

He was adorned with medals for his bravery in service.

To beautify by adding decorative elements.

The festival was adorned with colorful banners and lights.

Middle English, from Latin adornare, meaning 'to equip, adorn'.

adorn oneself

To dress up or decorate oneself attractively.

adorn with

To add beauty or decoration to something with specified items.

adorn one's home

To decorate one's living space for aesthetic appeal.

ornament

An object used to beautify or enhance the appearance of something.

embellishment

An addition that makes something more attractive by adding decorative details.

decoration

The process of making something look more attractive by adding items.

To style or enhance in a flashy way.

She really adorned her car with those custom rims.

To show off or flaunt style or decor.

He's adorning his room with all the latest tech gadgets.