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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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adorning

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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
The inviting ones adorning the tips of the Lina Bo Bardi’s Bola de Latao armchair, and the microscopic ones teasing the bottom of a Josef Hoffman fork. — Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 His works include a large-scale interpretation of New Zealand's native Weta bug along the first fairway and a series of oversized dragonflies with six-foot wingspans adorning a lake by the sixth fairway. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adorning
  1. decorative
  2. decorating
  3. ornamental
  4. draping
Adjective
  • Shop these decorative pieces from the Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines x Loloi collection before Wayfair’s Spring Cyber Sale ends on March 24.
    — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Its extravagant Beaux Arts design, featuring garlands, arched windows, and decorative cartouches, are a sight to behold.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of decorative
Verb
  • Singing was more fun than decorating cookies.
    — Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Drew also shared a surprising tree decorating hack.
    — Tabitha Parent, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorating
Adjective
  • To avoid these issues, here’s a basic rundown of the minimal soil depth required for the most common edible and ornamental plants: Most herbs, lettuce, and other plants with shallow root systems grow in beds that are at least 6 inches deep.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Crisp, clean, and classic for any kind of bedroom setup, this 100% cotton option from Annie Selke features split corners, ornamental stitching, and a generous 18-inch drop.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of ornamental
Verb
  • The tradition of cutting the net and draping it around you is something done when a team wins a trophy.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • At the premiere of Bread & Roses, Jennifer Lawrence slipped into a black archival Christian Lacroix number, and its billowy silhouette lent itself perfectly to draping over her bump.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of draping

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