English Explanatory Dictionary

adornment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A decoration; that which adorns.
  2. The act of decorating.

Pronunciation

/əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-adornment.wav

Word forms

adornment adornments

Etymology

From adorn + -ment.

Synonyms

adornment decoration embellishment ornament garniture garnish garnishment ornamentation

Derived words

nonadornment overadornment unadornment
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