ornamented 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of ornamentednext
as in decorated

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ornamented

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verb

past tense of ornament
as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace

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  1. decorated
  2. adorned
  3. draped
Verb
  • Her fingers were decorated with equally showstopping rings.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Every estate has been meticulously restored, decorated and furnished with a unique style and many of the artworks displayed in the homes have been specially commissioned.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of decorated
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  • People cautiously trickled back into the French Quarter, live bands resumed playing at their usual corners and mourners stopped by a makeshift memorial adorned with flowers and Mardi Gras beads.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Go for Bold Whether it's painted, papered, and adorned with art, don't just dip your toe in half way.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of adorned
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  • The Vivienne worked her first drag gig at a bar in Liverpool called Pink, where she was given her iconic stage name by drag performer Tammy Pax after giving a performance draped in Vivienne Westwood designs.
    Quispe López, Them, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The floor-length gown had two cutouts, one on both sides of her waist, and a long, thin scarf in the same shade of pink draped over Kravitz's collarbone.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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ornamented

ornamenting

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