sumptuously-adorned
|sump-tu-ous-ly-a-dorned|
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/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs.li əˈdɔrnd/
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/ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs.li əˈdɔːnd/
richly decorated
Etymology
'sumptuously-adorned' originates from the Latin word 'sumptuosus,' meaning 'costly' or 'lavish,' combined with 'adorned,' from the Latin 'adornare,' meaning 'to decorate.'
'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.'
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
