adorned
Americanadjective
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decorated or beautified, as by ornaments.
On the road to Karachi we saw yellow and white taxis and convoys of garishly adorned trucks.
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made more pleasing, impressive, etc.; enhanced.
The university is located in Krakow, Poland, one of the most attractive and culturally adorned cities in Eastern Europe.
verb
Other Word Forms
- overadorned adjective
- unadorned adjective
- well-adorned adjective
Etymology
Origin of adorned
Example Sentences
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When I approached the Garden Gate Cafe, where the brunch would be held, there was a whiteboard welcoming me, adorned with drawings of pink flowers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The gate is adorned with a sculpted round medallion of Oseguera’s trademark, two roosters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Two walls are adorned with an array of Grammy certificates and platinum records.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Sassou Nguesso told the rally, dressed in a white shirt adorned with an elephant.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Trollies adorned with snow caps, twinkling lights, and New Year's stars skated overhead.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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