Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clothed in finery, especially a horse in ornamental trappings: Describes something, most commonly a horse, that is dressed or covered in elaborate, decorative coverings or harnesses for a ceremonial or festive occasion.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The king's horse was caparisoned in silk and gold for the royal procession.
  • For the medieval fair, they led a caparisoned stallion through the town square.
  • The knight's caparisoned steed matched the colors of his coat of arms.

Advanced Usage

• While primarily used for horses, the term can be extended metaphorically to describe anything or anyone dressed in very showy or ornate attire.
  • The ambassador arrived in a caparisoned carriage, drawing everyone's attention.
  • (Figurative) The hall was caparisoned with banners and flags for the celebration.

Variants and Related Words

• Caparison (noun): The ornamental covering or trappings for a horse.
  • The horse's caparison was embroidered with intricate patterns.
• Caparison (verb): To dress or adorn a horse in ornamental trappings.
  • They caparisoned the horses for the jousting tournament.

Synonyms

• Adorned: Decorated or embellished.
• Bedecked: Decorated in a showy manner.
• Trapped (archaic in this sense): Equipped with trappings.
• Ornamented: Made more beautiful by adding decorations.

Antonyms

• Unadorned: Not decorated; plain.
• Bare: Without covering or decoration.

Related Phrases

• In full caparison: A phrase emphasizing that a horse is wearing its complete set of ornamental trappings.
  • The champion's horse was presented in full caparison.

Adjective

1. clothed in finery (especially a horse in ornamental trappings)