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sumptuously-adorned

|sump-tu-ous-ly-a-dorned|

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🇺🇸

/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs.li əˈdɔrnd/

🇬🇧

/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs.li əˈdɔːnd/

richly decorated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sumptuously-adorned' originates from the Latin word 'sumptuosus,' meaning 'costly' or 'lavish,' combined with 'adorned,' from the Latin 'adornare,' meaning 'to decorate.'

Historical Evolution

'sumptuosus' transformed into the Old French word 'sumptueux,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sumptuous.' 'Adornare' transformed into the Old French 'adourner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adorn.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'sumptuous' meant 'costly' or 'lavish,' and 'adorn' meant 'to decorate.' The combined form 'sumptuously-adorned' retains these meanings, emphasizing rich decoration.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

richly or lavishly decorated.

The ballroom was sumptuously-adorned for the gala.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 08:19