noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A decoration; that which adorns. countable, uncountable

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

2. 2
   the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting wordnet
3. 3
   The act of decorating. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

decorationornamentadjunctarrangementbeautiesbeautification

Example

More examples

"It now became manifest that beauty is enhanced by adornment."

Etymology

From adorn + -ment.

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