ornament

noun
UK: /ˈɔːnəmənt/
US: /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

  1. An object that is used to make something more attractive.

    1. A small glass ornament hung on the Christmas tree.
    2. The garden was full of colourful ornaments, like little statues, to add interest.

  2. Something that adds beauty; a decoration.

    1. The dress had pearl ornaments around the neckline.
    2. Fine speech is an ornament to conversation, making it more engaging for everyone.

Synonyms

decoration beautify embellishment adorn adornment decorate accessory
ornament verb

  1. To decorate something to make it more attractive.

    1. She likes to ornament her room with posters.
    2. The cake was ornamented with delicate sugar flowers, making it a feast for the eyes.
ornament transitive-verb

  1. To serve as an embellishment.

    1. These skills ornament a young professional's resume.
    2. His polite manners ornament his personality well, making him a pleasure to be around.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ornament" in English means: An object that is used to make something more attractive., Something that adds beauty; a decoration..

The phonetic transcription of "ornament" is /ˈɔːnəmənt/ in British English and /ˈɔːrnəmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ornament": decoration, beautify, embellishment, adorn, adornment, decorate, accessory.

Example usage of "ornament": "A small glass ornament hung on the Christmas tree.". More examples on the page.