Adorned

Pronunciation: /əˈdɔːrnd/

Definitions of adorned

verb to make more beautiful or attractive by adding decorative elements

Example Sentences

A1 The Christmas tree was adorned with colorful lights and ornaments.

A2 She adorned her room with fairy lights and posters of her favorite band.

B1 The bride was adorned in a beautiful white gown and a veil.

B2 The palace was adorned with intricate carvings and gold leaf decorations.

C1 The cathedral was adorned with stunning stained glass windows and ornate sculptures.

C2 The ballroom was adorned with crystal chandeliers and fresh flowers for the gala event.

Examples of adorned in a Sentence

formal The grand ballroom was adorned with elegant chandeliers and intricate tapestries.

informal Her bedroom was adorned with fairy lights and posters of her favorite band.

slang The car was adorned with flashy decals and a loud exhaust.

figurative His speech was adorned with flowery language and poetic metaphors.

Grammatical Forms of adorned

• past tense: adorned
• plural: adorned
• comparative: more adorned
• superlative: most adorned
• present tense: adorns
• future tense: will adorn
• perfect tense: has adorned
• continuous tense: is adorning
• singular: adorns
• positive degree: adorned
• infinitive: to adorn
• gerund: adorning
• participle: adorned

Origin and Evolution of adorned

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adorned' originated from the Latin word 'adornare', which means to equip or furnish. It was later adopted into Old French as 'aornier' before being anglicized into 'adorn' in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adorned' has retained its original meaning of decorating or embellishing something, but it has also come to symbolize enhancing or beautifying in a broader sense.