adornment
Americannoun
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something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory.
the adornments and furnishings of a room.
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ornamentation; embellishment.
personal adornment.
Other Word Forms
- nonadornment noun
- preadornment noun
- readornment noun
- self-adornment noun
- superadornment noun
- unadornment noun
Etymology
Origin of adornment
1470–80; adorn + -ment; replacing late Middle English aournement < Middle French
Example Sentences
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“Put your hair in the front like this in the portrait. Undo the braids and leave it loose. A woman’s hair is her greatest adornment, a way to present femininity without being immodest.”
From Literature
Vaguely grunge in vibe, the track overtly recalls second feminism’s suspicion of feminine adornment.
From Salon
The conspicuous consumption in “The Queen of Sparkle” section includes her diamond brooch and pendant, and her jewelry chest, made by Martin Carlin in 1770, whose adornment of Sèvres porcelain set a trend.
But the lack of adornments helps us see Tom laid bare.
The ride’s namesake song plays give and take with “Jingle Bells” and seasonal adornments adorably enliven the leisurely boat ride with even more cheer.
From Los Angeles Times
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