adorn
verb (used with object)
to decorate or add beauty to, as by ornaments.
had adorned
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past perfectof adorn.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The oil-on-canvas masterpiece had adorned the walls of a Norwegian hospital for almost five decades, forgotten by the art world, until the auction house was alerted about its presence in 2013.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
Until the 1960s, the marble statue of the biblical king, carved by an unknown sculptor in the first half of the 16th century, had adorned the Gothic-style Duomo in the center of the city.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2023
As perhaps an admission that that their pursuit was over, the nameplate that had adorned Beckham’s locker since last season finally has been removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
The dreamscape had been specially made for fall-winter by artist Xavier Veilhan, who had adorned Chanel’s indoor ring venue with a gargantuan silver mobile.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 5, 2022
Annabelle and Matthew scampered about the large room, giggling, while Kira wrapped the pie she had baked and placed it in a basket she had adorned with daisies and ferns.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
