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

Examples of adornment in a Sentence

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

The comical adornments to public art on Bend’s Roundabout Art Route have ignited fervent discourse: While some passerby may be amused, officials have urged the culprit to stop. —Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024

For Betina Goldstein, Chanel nail artist and creator of some of the most inventive nail looks around, subtle adornments can help lend to a memorable wedding look. —Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

That left little time for art like basketry or making personal adornment. —Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2024

While traditional ofrendas include many symbolic adornments, Zavala suggests making one that feels true to you. —John Paul Brammer, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024

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 

1

: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

2

: something that adorns