adornment
noun
adorn·ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 
1
: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned
2
: something that adorns
Synonyms
- beautifier
- caparison
- decoration
- doodad
- embellisher
- embellishment
- frill
- garnish
- garnishment
- garniture
- ornament
- ornamentation
- setoff
- trim
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Example Sentences
the adornment of the walls with her paintings Her room doesn't have any unnecessary adornments. The entrance to the building has little adornment.
Recent Examples on the Web In the show’s most effective moments, actors perform poetry by Hughes with little adornment, channeling the power and beauty of his words in ways that add emotional weight to the plot. 
Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 An electronic hum harmonizes with singing bowls as a face turns toward the camera, wearing a mass of colorful wires twisted into a fantastical headdress, technology repurposed into adornment, contrasting with sharp neon lines of makeup. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 Because building officials had not authorized the statue’s new adornment, a maintenance crew took it down early Monday. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2022 Each adornment is created and designed for that specific hat, according to her website. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 14 Feb. 2022 Forms of adornment and their social significance change by the era, the decade, the season. New York Times, 28 June 2022 What does seem to characterize those who wear or collect Villa’s jewels, however, is an appreciation of narrative jewelry that enhances the wearer’s sense of self and a love of adornment that is self-generated, rather than trend-powered. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 1 July 2022 In other words, which parts of the ear are getting the most adoration through adornment right now? Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 31 May 2022 During the races, many team members also celebrate their Indigenous pride through adornment. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2022 See More
Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 An electronic hum harmonizes with singing bowls as a face turns toward the camera, wearing a mass of colorful wires twisted into a fantastical headdress, technology repurposed into adornment, contrasting with sharp neon lines of makeup. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 Because building officials had not authorized the statue’s new adornment, a maintenance crew took it down early Monday. Gene Myers, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2022 Each adornment is created and designed for that specific hat, according to her website. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 14 Feb. 2022 Forms of adornment and their social significance change by the era, the decade, the season. New York Times, 28 June 2022 What does seem to characterize those who wear or collect Villa’s jewels, however, is an appreciation of narrative jewelry that enhances the wearer’s sense of self and a love of adornment that is self-generated, rather than trend-powered. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 1 July 2022 In other words, which parts of the ear are getting the most adoration through adornment right now? Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 31 May 2022 During the races, many team members also celebrate their Indigenous pride through adornment. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English adornement, borrowed from Anglo-French aurnement, from aurner, adourner "to adorn" + -ment -ment
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
adornment
noun
adorn·ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt
: something added to make a person or thing more attractive
adornment
noun
as in ornamentation
something that decorates or beautifies the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ornamentation
- decoration
- ornament
- embellishment
- trim
- garniture
- garnish
- caparison
- frill
- beautifier
- doodad
- setoff
- glitter
- embellisher
- apparel
- garnishment
- finery
- embroidery
- filigree
- furnishings
- frippery
- blazonry
- design
- enhancement
- frosting
- improvement
- furbelow
- froufrou
- fancywork
- foofaraw
- flourish
- emblazonry
- enrichment
- chichi
- gilt
- appliqué
- ruffle
- bells and whistles
- flounce
- pattern
- embossment
- bric-a-brac
- trappings
- regalia
- bedizenment
- fal-lal
- figure
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- blemish
- disfigurement
- scar
- defacement
- stain
- spot
- blot