adorning 1 of 2

adjective

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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Recent Examples of adorning
Verb
In the photo, the father-son duo was all smiles, adorning matching jiu-jitsu outfits. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Black shirt, black shorts, thin sheen of sweat adorning his expressive forehead. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 Aside from the art adorning the bakeware and towels, Yeh’s lifestyle and personality are also infused into the assortment’s physical design. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026 Nature fanatics can take part in the weekly garden walk to identify the tropical plants and fruits adorning the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The Wingman looks much the same as the 2024-debut Safari Cruiser, albeit with a different accessory set adorning its exterior and interior. — New Atlas, 15 July 2026 But Miller's choice of further adorning her chains with pretty pearl charms is what really takes her style game to the next level. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 The partnership will see Firefox replace United Airlines as the front-of-shirt sponsor for both the men’s and women’s teams, with their logo adorning the home, away and third shirts from the start of the coming season. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 July 2026 The beats are so thunderous that, Cassidy recalls, the historic paintings adorning the walls had to be doubly secured to prevent them from falling off. — David Browne, Air Mail, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
  1. decorative
  2. decorating
  3. ornamental
  4. draping
Adjective
  • Designed and decorative For textile arts, Heirloom Naga, founded in Dimapur, is a must-visit.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Fans of tiki bars, their goal was a web series, one that looked at the colorfully decorative tropical bars in Southern California.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorative
Verb
  • The Mississippi mom of three started the business after decorating her own daughter’s dorm room at Mississippi State in 2020 and posting photos on Facebook.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • After moving out, everything went into storage, but Nunez’s decorating ambitions didn’t end with freshman year.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of decorating
Adjective
  • Students can explore pathways in agricultural business, agricultural science, animal science, forestry and natural resources, ornamental horticulture, plant and soil science, agricultural technologies and advancements, and agricultural mechanics.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Bulbs flower at different times and succession planting spring flowering bulbs, like crocuses, with Virginia bluebells, ornamental alliums, and other late bloomers will keep your beds colorful throughout the seasons.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornamental
Verb
  • The three-layer cake was designed to reflect the structure of the reception room — fondant draped like the velvet draping on the walls adorned the sides of the cake, with edible pearl detailing.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Its medium weight feels substantial without being too heavy, and its 50 x 60 inch size is perfect for draping over a sofa or armchair.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of draping

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“Adorning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adorning. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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