[f. ADORN v. + -ING2.] Adding or giving beauty or splendor; embellishing; ornamental, decorative.
1659. Gentleman’s Calling (1696), 30. The most adorning Accomplishments of a Gentleman.
1775. Ash, Adorning, ornamenting, embellishing, decking-up.
Mod. Traces of his adorning pencil.
