B2verbformalfashionarts
US/əˈdɔːrn/
UK/əˈdɔːn/
to make something or someone more beautiful by adding decorations
In context
Colorful silk lanterns adorn the streets of Hoi An at night.
The bride's hair was adorned with tiny white flowers.
Ancient Đông Sơn drums are adorned with images of birds and boats.
Words that go with adorn
verb + preposition
- adorned withThe temple roof is adorned with dragons made of broken pottery.
verb + noun
- adorn the wallsOld family photos adorn the walls of the café.
- adorn the coverHer face has adorned the cover of many fashion magazines.
adverb + verb
- richly adornedThe emperor's richly adorned robe is now in the museum.
- lavishly adornedThe ballroom was lavishly adorned with gold and crystal.
- beautifully adornedEach wedding cake is beautifully adorned with sugar flowers.