adj
Uncommon
adorned
uh-DAWND
Adorned (adj) means Decorated with additional ornamental details. Example: “The crown was adorned with rubies and pearls.”
adj
1
Decorated with additional ornamental details.
"The crown was adorned with rubies and pearls."
"A heavily adorned altar stood at the front of the church."
How to use adorned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in decoration.
Common pairings
adorned with jewels
richly adorned
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more adorned
- Superlative
- most adorned
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What does “adorned” mean?
The word “adorned” means decorated with additional ornamental details. In plain terms, covered in decoration.
How do you pronounce “adorned”?
“Adorned” is pronounced uh-DAWND (/əˈdɔɹnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “adorned” in a sentence?
Here is “adorned” used in a sentence: “The crown was adorned with rubies and pearls.”
What part of speech is “adorned”?
“Adorned” is an adjective.
Is “adorned” a common word?
“Adorned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
