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Adornment

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Adornment is a noun meaning A decoration; that which adorns.

Meaning

A decoration; that which adorns.

More Meanings

  1. The act of decorating.

Example Sentences

The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.

Word Forms

Synonyms for adornment

Depending on context, synonyms include decoration, embellishment, ornament, garniture, garnish, garnishment.

decorationembellishmentornamentgarnituregarnishgarnishmentornamentation

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ornament, decoration, ornamentation, embellishment, jewellery, jewelry.

ornamentdecorationornamentationembellishmentjewelleryjewelrygemjewelsetkaleidoscopearrayalbeautset-offdecoratingadjectiondetailingadditamentaccessorizationceremonyedulcoration

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