ADORNING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word adorning. (close relations)
Definition of ADORNING
adorn
Best Alternative Words for ADORNING
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beautifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make more beautiful • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | ||||||||
bedecking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • decorate | ||||||||
decorating | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to • provide with decoration | ||||||||
embellishing | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||||
enhancing | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
verb • increase the level of • make better or more attractive | ||||||||
garnishing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration • any decoration added as a trimming or adornment verb • take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods | ||||||||
gracing | verbv | |||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||||
ornamenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||||
beautify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more beautiful • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | ||||||||
decorate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at • award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to • provide with decoration | ||||||||
grace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||||
deck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any of various platforms built into a vessel • street name for a packet of illegal drugs • a pack of 52 playing cards • a porch that resembles the deck on a ship verb • be beautiful to look at • decorate • knock down with force | ||||||||
embellish | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||||
ornament | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||||
bedeck | verbv | |||||||
verb • decorate | ||||||||
clothe | verbv | |||||||
verb • provide with clothes or put clothes on • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors • cover as if with clothing | ||||||||
invest | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • make an investment • give qualities or abilities to • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors • provide with power and authority • place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position | ||||||||
prettify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make more beautiful |