Ornamenting: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry, see the first description.

Used to describe making something look more attractive by adding items or design elements; suitable for everyday and special occasions.

• We need to decorate the living room for the party.
• She loves to decorate her home with vintage furniture.

Often used to describe adding extra details, which might sometimes be unnecessary, to make something look or sound more appealing.

• He likes to embellish his stories to make them more interesting.
• The dress was embellished with intricate embroidery.

Often used in a more general sense of adding beauty or distinction to something, can be for both objects and people.

• She adorned herself with a stunning diamond necklace.
• The hall was adorned with beautiful paintings and sculptures.

Typically used in culinary contexts to describe adding a decorative and often edible element to food.

• The chef decided to garnish the dish with fresh herbs.
• She garnished the cocktail with a slice of lime.