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adorned

/əˈdɔːrnd/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Decorated, embellished, or made more beautiful with ornaments.

Example Sentences:
  • The bride wore a gown adorned with delicate lace and pearls.
  • The walls of the ancient temple were adorned with intricate carvings.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Middle English (as an adjective): from Old French adorner, from Latin adornare 'to equip, grace', from ad- 'to' + ornare 'to furnish, adorn'.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a door ('door') that has been dressed up with a wreath: it is adorned.

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Frequently Asked Questions About “adorned

1. What is the meaning of “adorned” in English?

In English, adorned (adjective) is defined as: “Decorated, embellished, or made more beautiful with ornaments.”.

2. How do you use “adorned” in a sentence?

The bride wore a gown adorned with delicate lace and pearls.

3. What are English synonyms of “adorned”?

Common synonyms include:decorated,embellished,ornamented,glorified

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “adorned”?

Middle English (as an adjective): from Old French adorner, from Latin adornare 'to equip, grace', from ad- 'to' + ornare 'to furnish, adorn'.