adornment

noun
UK: /əˈdɔːnmənt/
US: /əˈdɔːrnmənt/

  1. Something added to make a person or thing more attractive or beautiful.

    1. Jewelry is a common form of adornment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The garden was her passion, her source of joy and personal adornment. [ ] [ ]

  2. The action of adorning; decoration or ornamentation.

    1. The adornment of the Christmas tree is a family tradition. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful adornment can significantly enhance the aesthetic appeal of a room. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

decoration ornamentation embellishment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adornment" in English means: Something added to make a person or thing more attractive or beautiful., The action of adorning; decoration or ornamentation..

The phonetic transcription of "adornment" is /əˈdɔːnmənt/ in British English and /əˈdɔːrnmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adornment": decoration, ornamentation, embellishment.

Example usage of "adornment": "Jewelry is a common form of adornment.". More examples on the page.