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View usage for: (ɔːʳnəmənt) Word forms: plural ornaments1. countable nounAn ornament is an attractive object that you display in your home or in your garden. ...a shelf containing a few photographs and ornaments. ...Christmas tree ornaments. Synonyms: decoration, trimming, accessory, garnish More Synonyms of ornament 2. countable noun [usually with supplement]Pieces of jewellery are sometimes referred to as ornaments. [formal] I guessed he was the chief because he wore more gold ornaments than the others. 3. uncountable nounDecorations and patterns on a building or a piece of furniture can be referred to as ornament. [formal] ...walls of glass overlaid with ornament. More Synonyms of ornament ornament in British Englishnoun (ˈɔːnəmənt)1. anything that enhances the appearance of a person or thing 2. decorations collectively she was totally without ornament 3. a small decorative object 4. something regarded as a source of pride or beauty 5. music any of several decorations, such as the trill, mordent, etc, occurring chiefly as improvised embellishments in baroque music verb (ˈɔːnəˌmɛnt) (transitive)6. to decorate with or as if with ornaments 7. to serve as an ornament to Derived forms ornamentation (ˌornamenˈtation) noun Word origin C14: from Latin ornāmentum, from ornāre to adorn ornament in American English (ˈornəmənt; for v., ˈɔrnəˌmɛnt) noun1. anything serving to adorn; decoration; embellishment; also, a desirable or needed adjunct 2. a person whose character or talent adds luster to the surroundings, society, etc. 3. an adorning or being adorned; ornamentation 5. Music a tone or tones used to embellish a principal melodic tone verb transitive6. to furnish with ornaments or be an ornament to; decorate; beautify SIMILAR WORDS: aˈdorn Derived forms ornamenter (ˈornaˌmenter) noun Word origin OFr ornement < L ornamentum < ornare, to adorn (akin to ordinare: see ordain) Examples of 'ornament' in a sentenceornament In other languagesornament British English: ornament / ˈɔːnəmənt/ NOUN An ornament is an attractive object that you display in your home or garden. The shelf contained a few ornaments. - American English: ornament
- Arabic: حِلْيَّةٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: enfeite
- Chinese: 装饰物
- Croatian: ukras
- Czech: ornament
- Danish: ornament
- Dutch: ornament
- European Spanish: adorno
- Finnish: koriste
- French: ornement
- German: Ornament
- Greek: διάκοσμος
- Italian: decorazione
- Japanese: 装飾品
- Korean: 장식품
- Norwegian: utsmykking
- Polish: ozdoba
- European Portuguese: enfeite
- Romanian: ornament
- Russian: орнамент
- Latin American Spanish: adorno
- Swedish: prydnadssak
- Thai: เครื่องประดับ
- Turkish: süs
- Ukrainian: прикраса
- Vietnamese: đồ trang trí
Chinese translation of 'ornament' n - (c) (= object)
装(裝)饰(飾)物 (zhuāngshìwù) (件, jiàn) - (u) (= decorations)
装(裝)饰(飾) (zhuāngshì)
Definition anything that adorns someone or something Christmas tree ornaments Synonyms trimming gewgaw furbelow falderal Definition decorations collectively Her dress was plain and without ornament. Definition a person whose character or talent makes them an asset to society or the group to which they belong Synonyms leading light flower honour Definition to decorate or adorn The Egyptians ornamented their mirrors with carved handles of ivory, gold, or wood. Synonyms enhance dress up enrich brighten gild do up (informal) bedizen (archaic) engarland Additional synonymsDefinition a small item, such as a bag or belt, worn or carried by someone to complete his or her outfit Her accessories include ear-rings, a necklace and a handbag. Synonyms adornment, trimming, trim, decoration, ornament, accompaniment, frill, festoon, embellishmentDefinition to decorate Several oil paintings adorn the walls. Synonyms decorate, enhance, deck, trim, grace, array, enrich, garnish, ornament, embellish, emblazon, festoon, bedeck, beautify, engarland a building without any adornment or decoration Synonyms decoration, trimming, supplement, accessory, ornament, frill, festoon, embellishment, fripperyAdditional synonymsDefinition to dress in rich clothing a priest arrayed in white vestments Synonyms dress, supply, clothe, wrap, deck, outfit, decorate, equip, robe, get ready, adorn, apparel (archaic), festoon, attire, fit out, garb, bedeck, caparison, accoutre Definition a trinket of little value The trees are decorated with fairy lights and coloured baubles. Synonyms trinket, ornament, trifle, toy, plaything, bagatelle, gimcrack, gewgaw, knick-knack, bibelot, kickshaw Definition to make beautiful Claire worked to beautify the garden. Synonyms make beautiful, enhance, decorate, enrich, adorn, garnish, ornament, gild, embellish, grace, festoon, bedeck, glamorize Definition to cover with decorations Flags bedeck the balcony. Synonyms decorate, grace, trim, array, enrich, adorn, garnish, ornament, embellish, festoon, beautify, bedight (archaic), bedizen (archaic), engarland The house was decked with flowers. Synonyms decorate, dress, trim, clothe, grace, array, garland, adorn, ornament, embellish, apparel (archaic), festoon, attire, bedeck, beautify, bedight (archaic), bedizen (archaic), engarland Definition to make (something) more attractive by adding decorations The boat was embellished with red and blue carvings. Synonyms decorate, enhance, adorn, dress, grace, deck, trim, dress up, enrich, garnish, ornament, gild, festoon, bedeck, tart up (slang), beautifyDefinition to decorate with a coat of arms, slogan, etc. Jackie was sporting a t-shirt with the band's name emblazoned on it. Synonyms decorate, show, display, present, colour, paint, illuminate, adorn, ornament, embellish, blazonDefinition a decorative chain of flowers or ribbons suspended in loops festoons of laurel and magnolia Synonyms decoration, garland, swathe, wreath, swag, lei, chapletDefinition to drape with decorations The temples are festooned with lights. Synonyms decorate, deck, array, drape, garland, swathe, bedeck, wreathe, beribbon, engarland, hangDefinition an ornamental frill on a garment or tablecloth a gown with a flounce round the hem Synonyms ruffle, gathering, tuck, frill, ruff, furbelow Additional synonymsDefinition a long narrow strip of fabric with many folds in it attached at one edge of something as a decoration net curtains with frills Synonyms ruffle, gathering, tuck, ruff, flounce, ruche, ruching, furbelow, purfle Definition a decoration for food Reserve some watercress for garnish. Synonyms decoration, ornament, embellishment, adornment, ornamentation, trimming, trim, garniture, enhancement, festoonDefinition to decorate (food) with something to add to its appearance or flavour She had prepared the vegetables and was garnishing the roast. Synonyms decorate, adorn, ornament, embellish, deck, festoon, trim, bedeck, enhance, set off, beautifySynonyms trinket, toy, novelty, trifle, plaything, bauble, bijou, bagatelle, gimcrack, knick-knack, gaud, kickshaw Definition a precious or semiprecious stone a golden box containing precious jewels Synonyms gemstone, gem, precious stone, brilliant, ornament, trinket, sparkler (informal), rock (slang) Definition a small ornament or trinket Her flat is spilling over with knick-knacks. Synonyms trinket, trifle, plaything, bauble, bric-a-brac, bagatelle, gimcrack, gewgaw, bibelot, kickshaw The decor was functional and free of ornamentation. Synonyms decoration, trimming, frills, garnishing, embroidery, enrichment, elaboration, embellishment, adornment, beautification, ornateness Definition to make pretty an attempt to prettify the town for the tourist trade Synonyms adorn, decorate, garnish, ornament, gild, do up, trim, embellish, deck out, tart up (British, slang), doll up (slang), trick out, pretty up, titivateDefinition one of the better or most admirable parts of something This glittering dress is the pride of her collection. Synonyms elite, pick, best, choice, flower, prize, cream, glory, boast, treasure, jewel, gem, pride and joy Definition a person who is highly valued Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind. Synonyms angel, darling, find, star (informal), prize, pearl, something else (informal), jewel, gem, paragon, one in a million (informal), one of a kind (informal), nonpareilAdditional synonymsDefinition to adorn or decorate (something, such as a garment) with lace, ribbons, etc. jackets trimmed with crocheted flowers Synonyms decorate, dress, array, adorn, embroider, garnish, ornament, embellish, deck out, bedeck, beautify, trick out, edge, border, pipe, fringe, hemDefinition an extra piece added to a garment for decoration the lace trimming on her satin nightgown Synonyms decoration, edging, border, piping, fringe, garnish, braid, frill, festoon, embellishment, adornment, ornamentationDefinition a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery She sold trinkets to tourists. Synonyms ornament, bauble, knick-knack, piece of bric-a-brac, nothing, toy, trifle, bagatelle, gimcrack, gewgaw, bibelot, kickshaw |