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ADORNING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word adorning. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word adorning. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ADORNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adorning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
alter be change equip fit modify outfit
Phrases (1)
fit out

Alternatives for BEAUTIFYING

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