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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The Dominicans celebrated home runs by posing with a dumbbell adorned with plantains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
His black turban, clerical robes and graying beard composed the picture that adorned offices, walls and billboards across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
He wore a jacket from Jakarta-based brand Tanah le Saé, adorned with mixed-matched buttons.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
"Thank god. That was really fun, I was really looking forward to this," Hodgkinson told the crowd, before being adorned with a golden crown as she took her place on a throne beside the track.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Like many grandmas, Great-Grandma Jamila had tattoos that adorned the backs of her hands, her chin, and her forehead.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
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