Definition of Adorn

1. Verb. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.. "They adorn the halls with holly"; "Beautify yourself for the special day"


2. Verb. Be beautiful to look at. "Holly flowers adorn the halls"; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Exact synonyms: Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Grace

3. Verb. Furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors.
Exact synonyms: Clothe, Invest
Generic synonyms: Equip, Fit, Fit Out, Outfit
Derivative terms: Investiture, Investment

Definition of Adorn

1. v. t. To deck or dress with ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage; to render pleasing or attractive.

2. n. Adornment.

3. a. Adorned; decorated.

Definition of Adorn

1. to add something to for the purpose of making more attractive [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adorn

adorable
adorableness
adorablenesses
adorably
adoral
adoration
adoration
adorations
adore
adored
adorer
adorers
adores
adoring
adoringly
adorn (current term)
adorned
adorned(p)
adorner
adorners
adorning
adornment
adornments
adorns
ados
adosculation
adosterol
adown
adoze
ADP

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