adorn

A verb used to indicate the act of decorating, embellishing, or adding beauty to something or someone.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по украшению, приукрашиванию или приданию красоты чему-либо или кому-либо.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de decorar, embellecer o añadir algo para hacer más atractivo o vistoso algo o a alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'orner, de parer ou d'embellir quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent en ajoutant des éléments décoratifs.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas oder jemanden zu schmücken, zu verzieren oder schöner zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de enfeitar, ornamentar ou embelezar algo ou alguém, adicionando elementos decorativos.zh动词，表示装饰、美化或使某人某物更漂亮。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تزيين شيء أو شخص أو تجميله أو تحسين مظهره بإضافة زينة أو محاسن.

1. Decorate or beautify B2 formal art

   To make something more attractive by adding decorative elements.

   • The walls were adorned with beautiful paintings.
   • She adorned her hair with fresh flowers for the ceremony.
   • The cathedral is adorned with intricate stained glass windows.

   ruУкрашатьesAdornarfrorner, embellirdeVerschönernptEnfeitarzh装饰arتزيين

   Synonyme: beautifybedeckdeckdecorateembellishenhancegarnishgraceornamenttrim

   Antonyme: blemishdefacedisfiguremarspoil

2. Enhance or add distinction C1 formal

   To add beauty, honor, or distinction to something.

   • His achievements adorn the history of the institution.
   • The garden is adorned with rare plants from around the world.
   • Her grace and intelligence adorn every gathering she attends.

   ruУкрашатьesEmbellecer o distinguirfrEmbellir (au sens d'honorer, distinguer)deVerschönernptOrnarzh装饰arيُزيّن

   Synonyme: beautifydecorateembellishenhancegraceornament

   Antonyme: blemishdefacedisfiguremarspoil

• adorned past participle
• adorned past simple
• adorning present participle
• adorns third person singular