Emily Dickinson Lexicon

adorn (adorned, adorning), v. [OFr aourne-r < L.] (webplay: bride, dress, excellence; make beautiful).

1. Decorate; beautify with dress; clothe with lovely garments; deck with external ornaments; garnish to make pleasing [esp. for a wedding.]
2. Elaborate; explain; display the order of; demonstrating the elegance of.
3. Prepare; outfit; equip; furnish.
4. Fantasize; embellish; enhance; exaggerate; make better through imagination.
5. Complement; act as accessory to; be an ornament to; add honor, splendor, or attraction by being present.