Synonyms of adorned

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verb

past tense of adorn

as in draped

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

the Sultan's tent was richly adorned with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorated
• draped
• ornamented
• graced
• trimmed
• festooned
• dressed
• decked
• painted
• embellished
• bedecked
• beautified
• enriched
• garnished
• embossed
• arrayed
• blazoned
• bedizened
• caparisoned
• emblazed
• gussied up
• embroidered
• prettied (up)
• fancified
• accessorized
• did
• brightened
• did up
• dolled up
• fancied up
• hanged
• trapped
• glitzed (up)
• freshened
• garlanded
• gilded
• tricked (out)
• chased
• fringed
• hung
• smartened
• wreathed
• ribboned
• feathered
• braided
• jeweled
• flounced
• laced
• filleted
• frilled
• jewelled
• dressed up
• gilt
• spruced (up)
• figured
• bossed
• redecorated
• swagged
• gemmed
• filigreed
• appliquéd
• pearled
• redid
• furbelowed
• impearled
• diamonded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scarred
• defaced
• disfigured
• marred
• spoilt
• displayed
• simplified
• spoiled
• revealed
• blemished
• exposed
• stripped
• streamlined
• uncovered
• dismantled
• denuded
• bared
• divested
• stript
• uglified

adorned

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adjective

as in decorated

Related Words

• decorated
• bedecked
• trimmed
• ornamented
• decked
• dressed
• garnished
• embellished
• arrayed
• enriched
• beautified
• gaudy
• elaborate
• swanky
• frilly
• showy
• garish
• glitzy
• lacy
• enhanced
• flowery
• tawdry
• intensified
• swank
• flashy
• ostentatious
• emblazoned
• gilt
• bejewelled
• fringed
• extreme
• bedaubed
• loud
• laced
• bejeweled
• embroidered
• gilded
• embossed
• heightened
• garlanded
• wreathed
• pretentious
• spectacular
• chased
• sequined
• flamboyant
• extravagant
• sequinned
• rococo
• flounced
• ornate
• splashy
• baroque
• arabesque
• bossed
• gingerbread
• bedizened
• overwrought
• overdecorated
• florid
• gingerbreaded
• gingerbready
• fussy

Dissimilar Words

• plain
• unadorned
• severe
• austere
• stripped
• stark
• naked
• uncovered
• exposed
• bare
• simple
• modest
• denuded
• unassuming
• subdued
• restrained
• unpretentious
• tasteful
• understated
• quiet
• muted
• conservative
• unobtrusive
• toned-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adorned

Adjective

Enter the front door into the living room adorned by a wood-burning fireplace and tall ceilings. —Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025

The restaurant’s interior is striking, with luminous jellyfish decorations and a hallway adorned with what appears to be a vast, stylized fish skeleton. —Coke Bartrina, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025

Her pose, casual yet taut, exudes a sense of urgency and purpose, with one hand in a pocket and the other adorned with a stupendous diamond ring and an elegant gold bangle. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025

His designs have also adorned performers at The Metropolitan Opera, The Bolshoi Ballet, The Public Theater and English National Opera. —Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025

The room, which is behind the main hall, is adorned with four high-end pool tables, stadium seating, past tournament boards and flyers, and photo collages. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025

Along the fabric of the gown, floral details and intricate shimmering elements adorned the fabric. —Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025

After years of searching for her ideal space, the Haim bassist, 38, has finally created her dream home that's adorned with eclectic statement pieces, natural elements and a neutral color palette. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025

Inside the cozy house — adorned with a Saint Dolly Parton candle, a stack of board games, and various knickknacks — the songwriters relax in matching camo-print sweats. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025