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adornment

[ uh-dawrn-muhnt ]

noun

  1. something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory:

    the adornments and furnishings of a room.

  2. ornamentation; embellishment:

    personal adornment.



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  • nona·dornment noun
  • prea·dornment noun
  • rea·dornment noun
  • self-a·dornment noun
  • super·a·dornment noun
  • una·dornment noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of adornment1

1470–80; adorn + -ment; replacing late Middle English aournement < Middle French
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Example Sentences

And then with the hair adornment, you have the alligator, you have honey bees.

Peak also explains that the silhouettes for most of the animals this week are plain black, "with no adornments or shading".

From BBC

Two bird adornments made to look like they're sipping from the fountain flit about her shoulders, really driving home her Disney princess status.

From Salon

Society in the region has changed greatly since the Bronze Age and Iran's modern theocracy takes a dim view of such cosmetic adornments.

From BBC

Evening wear, with a practicality that translates to the day, had a hint of dark crystal adornment.

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