📖 Definitions of "Adornment"
noun
- 1
A decoration; that which adorns.
"The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows."
- 2
The act of decorating.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Adornment"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ornamentnoun | An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns. |
| decorationnoun | The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation. |
| ornamentationnoun | Decoration, adornment or embellishment. |
| embellishmentnoun | An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish. |
| jewellerynoun | Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones. |
| jewelrynoun | US standard spelling of jewellery. [Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.] |
| gemnoun | A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary value or prized for its beauty or shine. |
| jewelnoun | A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery. |
| setnoun | A punch for setting nails in wood. |
| kaleidoscopenoun | An instrument consisting of a tube containing mirrors and loose, colourful beads or other objects; when the tube is looked into and rotated, a succession of symmetrical designs can be seen. |
| arrayalnoun | (archaic) The way something is arrayed or laid out. |
| beautnoun | (informal) Something or someone that is physically attractive. |
| set-offnoun | (law) A counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant against the plaintiff's demand. |
| decoratingnoun | decoration |
| adjectionnoun | Act of adjecting or adding, or the thing added. |
| detailingverb | A thorough description or explanation. |
| additamentnoun | (archaic) An addition; something added. |
| accessorizationnoun | The process of accessorizing, or furnishing with accessories. |
| ceremonynoun | An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event. |
| edulcorationnoun | (chemistry) The process of removing acid or other impurities from a substance. |
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