adorn

UK: əˈdɔːn | US: əˈdɔːrn

Definition

  1. vt. to decorate or add beauty to something

  2. vt. to enhance the appearance of someone or something

Structure
ad <to>orn <decorate>ad <to>orn <decorate>
Etymology

The word "adorn" traces back to Latin adornare, combining ad- (toward) and ornare (to decorate). It entered Middle English via Old French aorner, retaining its core meaning of beautification. The morpheme orn persists in related words like "ornate" and "ornament," reflecting a consistent theme of decoration.

Examples

  1. She adorned the room with fresh flowers for the party.

  2. The queen’s crown was adorned with precious jewels.

  3. He adorned his speech with witty anecdotes.

  4. The walls were adorned with paintings by local artists.

  5. They adorned the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.