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tastelessly-adorned

|taste-less-ly-a-dorned|

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/ˈteɪstləsli əˈdɔrnd/

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/ˈteɪstləsli əˈdɔːnd/

overdecorated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tastelessly-adorned' originates from the combination of 'tastelessly' and 'adorned'. 'Tastelessly' comes from 'tasteless', which means lacking flavor or aesthetic taste, and 'adorned' is the past participle of 'adorn', meaning to decorate or add beauty.

Historical Evolution

'Tastelessly-adorned' evolved from the combination of 'tasteless' and 'adorn', which have been used in English since the 16th and 14th centuries, respectively.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'tasteless' referred to lacking flavor, but it evolved to include lacking aesthetic taste. 'Adorn' has consistently meant to decorate or embellish.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

decorated in a manner lacking aesthetic taste or subtlety.

The room was tastelessly-adorned with gaudy wallpaper and mismatched furniture.

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Last updated: 2025/04/21 15:50