as in decorated
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adorned
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, despite being unbearable and mean-spirited, Kirke’s character looked good with layers of Completedworks items around her neck and wrists, and on her feet, a pair of Asics sneakers from the brand’s first round of collaboration adorned with pearl beaded bows.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Breezy breakfasts begin with visits to the buffet selection indoors, where plates are adorned with slivers of cold meats, cheeses, and sweet pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
These cutie pie cherries adorned with a bow and red hearts is simply adorable.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
In this bathroom designed by The Layered House, black shower tile is paired with an intriguing black wallpaper adorned with leopards, plus a black countertop.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Pearls and portraiture and pearls are combined in headdresses; a gentleman’s glove is adorned with filigree and tourmalines.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its patterned black print was adorned by a chunky turquoise beaded piping.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The lightweight LyreBird Silky Oversized Pajama Shirt is $58 off and adorned with cherries, while the LyreBird Hearts Scalloped Cropped Pants feature a charming scalloped hem in a flattering cropped cut for 43 percent off.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, despite being unbearable and mean-spirited, Kirke’s character looked good with layers of Completedworks items around her neck and wrists, and on her feet, a pair of Asics sneakers from the brand’s first round of collaboration adorned with pearl beaded bows.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026
Breezy breakfasts begin with visits to the buffet selection indoors, where plates are adorned with slivers of cold meats, cheeses, and sweet pastries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
These cutie pie cherries adorned with a bow and red hearts is simply adorable.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
In this bathroom designed by The Layered House, black shower tile is paired with an intriguing black wallpaper adorned with leopards, plus a black countertop.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Pearls and portraiture and pearls are combined in headdresses; a gentleman’s glove is adorned with filigree and tourmalines.
—Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The stars of the Olympics are the athletes who stand on the podium, adorned in medals, but Bruna Moura is proof that every athlete has an inspirational story to tell.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorned
Adjective
-
The decorated skier suffered back-to-back injuries in the last month.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Long overshadowed by his more decorated co-star, Brown is emerging as a legitimate NBA MVP candidate as the season’s halfway mark approaches.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The two players spoke to KSDK-TV with an American flag draped over each of their shoulders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Neon parrakeets flocked over live oaks draped in Spanish moss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
White was one of seven players used by Self in a trimmed rotation that resulted in four players in double-digit scoring and three players with eight points each.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
-
Each accommodation includes a trimmed Christmas tree, fireplace, and outdoor hot tub—ensuring comfort for couples or families settling in for a long winter’s night.—
Wendy O'Dea,
Robb Report,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
In recent years, the house has been known primarily for turning out dress watches, many of which—on the higher end—come decked in diamonds and precious gems in keeping with its reputation as a top-tier jeweler.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
-
There is a famous image of a bireme, from a relief found at the Assyrian palace at Nineveh (in modern Iraq, near Mosul), that clearly illustrates the use of a decked warship with two levels of oars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The museum has positioned the code as an opportunity for attendees to express their own relationship to fashion and to the dressed body as a site of artistic practice, in line with the exhibition’s thesis.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
23 Feb. 2026
-
Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
-
At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorned. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
