adorn

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'orner, de parer ou d'embellir quelque chose ou quelqu'un, souvent en ajoutant des éléments décoratifs.

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

1. Decorate or beautifyB2formalart

   To make something more attractive by adding decorative elements.

   orner, embellir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeautifybedeckdeckdecorateembellishenhancegarnishgraceornamenttrim

   Antonymesblemishdefacedisfiguremarspoil

2. Enhance or add distinctionC1formal

   To add beauty, honor, or distinction to something.

   Embellir (au sens d'honorer, distinguer)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeautifydecorateembellishenhancegraceornament

   Antonymesblemishdefacedisfiguremarspoil