Adornment: meaning, definitions and examples

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adornment

 

[ ษ™หˆdษ”หnmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry

A decoration or ornament worn to enhance one's appearance, typically made of precious metals and gemstones.

Synonyms

accessory, decoration, embellishment, ornament

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful diamond adornment on her wrist.
  • The queen's crown was a symbol of power and adornment.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

An accessory or detail used to enhance the beauty or attractiveness of clothing.

Synonyms

decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

Examples of usage

  • The dress was stunning, with intricate adornments on the sleeves.
  • The scarf added a touch of elegance as an adornment to her outfit.
Context #3 | Noun

beautification

The act of adding beauty or attractiveness to something.

Synonyms

beautification, decoration, embellishment, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • The garden was transformed with the adornment of colorful flowers.
  • The room's adornment with artwork made it more inviting.

Translations

Translations of the word "adornment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ornamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคตเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schmuck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hiasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ornement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adorno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozdoba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัˆะตะบะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adorno

Etymology

The word 'adornment' has its roots in the Old French word 'aornement', derived from the Latin 'adornare', which means 'to equip or embellish'. Throughout history, adornments have been used by various cultures to enhance beauty and symbolize status. From ancient jewelry to modern fashion accessories, adornment continues to play a significant role in human expression and aesthetics.

See also: adorn, adorned, adorning, adornments, overadorn, unadorned.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,704, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.