Adornado (en. Decorated)

/a.ðorˈna.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That carries ornaments or decorations.
The dress was adorned with flowers.
El vestido estaba adornado con flores.
Said of a place: that has decorative elements.
The room was adorned for the party.
La sala estaba adornada para la fiesta.
That is expressed in an elaborate or beautified way.
His speech was adorned with many metaphors.
Su discurso fue adornado con muchas metáforas.

Etymology

From the verb adornar, which comes from the Latin 'adornare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

adorned with words
excessively ornate in expression.
adornado de palabras
all adorned
completely decorated or beautified.
todo adornado
to be adorned
to be praised or flattered.
estar adornado

Related Words

ornament
Decorative element used to beautify.
adorno
to decorate
To give something a more attractive appearance with adornments.
decorar
to beautify
To make something more beautiful or appealing.
embellecer

Slang Meanings

Exaggerated style
That hairstyle is very adorned, it looks like it's from a movie.
Ese peinado está muy adornado, parece de película.
To speak in a pretentious manner
I didn't like his way of presenting, everything was adorned.
No me gustó su manera de exponer, todo estaba adornado.