It now became manifest that beauty is enhanced by adornment.
Source: tatoeba (6213462)
Adornment
/əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/
Synonyms for "adornment" (88 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
adjunctarrangementbeautiesbeautificationbeauty treatmentcolorcolor patternscolorscolors of rhetoricdecor
Adjective(1 words)
aesthetic modifier
Noun(7 words)
Strong matches (26)
decorationelaborationelegant variationembellishmentemblazonmentemblazonryembroideryfacialfigurefigure of speechfine writingfloridityfloridnessflourish
Noun(11 words)
decorationdecorative elementdecorative trimdressingembellishingembellishmentembellishmentsfabric ornamentationfeatheringfestooneryfinery
Adjective(1 words)
decorative feature
Related words (44)
flower arrangementflowerinessflowers of speechfrillfurniture arrangementgarnishgarnishmentgarniturehairdressingilluminationlushnessluxuriancemanicureornamentornamentationprettificationpurple passagepurple patchestrimtrimming
Show 1 more word
window dressing
Noun(22 words)
frillfripperiesgarnishgarnishesgarnishingglitteringgracinghadarjewellingjewelrymore ornamentalmost decorativeornamentornamental qualityornamentationornamentingornatenessplumingreliquary decorationspangling
Show 2 more words
surface embellishmenttinseling
Adjective(1 words)
ornamental feature
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjunct, aesthetic modifier, aigrette, arrangement, beauties.
- Sentence evidence is available for adornment, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "adornment".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "adornment"
Keep "adornment" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "adornment" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "adornment", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "adornment" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
10 entriesCollocations
6 entriesbody adornmentceremonial adornmentdecorative elementgarment ornamentornamental designpersonal adornment
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
There is a widespread opinion that all study of the mode of oratory is unmanly, and leads to the substitution of artifice and adornment for simplicity and power.
Source: tatoeba (11789339)
The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "adornment"?
Closest matches include adjunct, aesthetic modifier, aigrette, arrangement, beauties.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "adornment"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.