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a·dorn·ment
(ə-dôrn′mənt)n.
1. The act of adorning.
2. Something that beautifies or adorns; an ornament: "Japanese food is on the whole superb, one of the adornments of the culture" (James Fallows).
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a•dorn•ment
(əˈdɔrn mənt)n.
1. something that adds attractiveness; an ornament; accessory.
2. ornamentation; embellishment: personal adornment.
[1470–80]
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Noun | 1. | adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness fallal, gaud, gewgaw, trinket, bangle, bauble, novelty - cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing beauty spot - a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment boutonniere - a flower that is worn in a buttonhole circlet - decorated metal band worn around the head cordon - adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord fob - an adornment that hangs from a watch chain frog - a decorative loop of braid or cord jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) pectoral medallion, pectoral - an adornment worn on the chest or breast plume - a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament rosette - an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor diamante, sequin, spangle - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing tassel - adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end passementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" war paint - adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle |
2. | adornment - the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) |
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adornment
noun
1. decoration, trimming, supplement, accessory, ornament, frill, festoon, embellishment, frippery A building without any adornment or decoration.
2. beautification, decorating, decoration, embellishment, ornamentation Cosmetics are used for adornment.
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adornment
nounSomething that adorns:
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Translations
تَزْيِين
ozdoba
pyntudsmykning
dekorációdísz
skraut
adornment
[əˈdɔːnmənt] N1. (= act) [of body, person] → adorno m, embellecimiento m; [of building, room] → decoración f
2. (= object) → adorno m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
adornment
n → Schmuck m no pl; (act) → Schmücken nt; (on dress, cake, design) → Verzierung f; (on manuscript) → Ornament nt; (in prose style) → Ausschmückung f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
adorn
(əˈdoːn) verb to make beautiful, with decorations etc. Their house is adorned with beautiful antique ornaments.
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