adorn meaning

UK US /əˈdɔrn/ 2 syllables

adorn (verb): make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc..

adorn has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

adorn as a verb

  1. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
    • Decorate the room for the party
    • beautify yourself for the special day

    Synonyms: decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify

    Type of: change

    Kinds: wreathe, encrust, braid, embroider, stick, illustrate, garland, fledge, spangle, foliate, flag, caparison

    Related forms: adornment

  2. be beautiful to look at
    • Flowers adorned the tables everywhere

    Synonyms: deck, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify

    Type of: be

    Kinds: ornament

    Related forms: adornment

  3. furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors

    Synonyms: invest, clothe

    Type of: equip

How to pronounce adorn

adorn is pronounced /əˈdɔrn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with adorn

Word lists: words starting with AD · words ending in RN · 5-letter words

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