adornment

noun

adorn·ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt

Synonyms of adornment

: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

: something that adorns

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.

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The growing embrace of adornment in menswear also played a role in shaping the collection. — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 For a more subtle adornment, this mani leans into nude and neutral tones on its base with a delicate white daisy accent along the ends. — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 25 May 2026 Giving up such a rich adornment would have been a leader’s way of both reiterating his power while pleading for divine aid. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 May 2026 Elisabeth wore a traditional cap and gown, accessorizing with a Belgian flag adornment worn around her neck for the milestone. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for adornment

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

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adornment

noun

adorn·ment ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt

: the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

: something that adorns

adornment

noun

Synonyms of adornment

Examples of adornment in a Sentence

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