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adorned

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈdɔɹnd// UK //ɐdˈɔːnd// adorned

adj. decorated with beautiful things to look more attractive. You use it to describe someone or something that has been made to look special.

adj. decorated or embellished with ornaments, accessories, or features that enhance appearance. Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.


SIMPLE

The room was adorned with fresh flowers.

CONTEXTUAL

She adorned her simple dress with a bright red scarf for the party.

COMPLEX

The ancient temple was adorned with intricate carvings that told stories of gods and heroes from long ago.

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