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adjective

Definition of adorningnext
as in decorative
serving to add beauty adorning garlands of greenery can be seen all over the mansion at Christmastime

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verb

present participle of adorn
as in decorating
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

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