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ADORNMENT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("adornment" is a kind of...):
decoration (the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive))
Derivation:
adorn (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("adornment" is a kind of...):
decoration; ornament; ornamentation (something used to beautify)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "adornment"):
war paint (adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle)
passementerie; trim; trimming (a decoration or adornment on a garment)
tassel (adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end)
diamante; sequin; spangle (adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing)
rosette (an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor)
pom-pom; pompon (decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat)
plume (a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament)
pendant; pendent (an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring))
pectoral; pectoral medallion (an adornment worn on the chest or breast)
jewellery; jewelry (an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems))
frontal; frontlet (an adornment worn on the forehead)
frog (a decorative loop of braid or cord)
flounce; frill; furbelow; ruffle (a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim)
fob (an adornment that hangs from a watch chain)
epaulet; epaulette (adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder)
cordon (adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord)
circlet (decorated metal band worn around the head)
boutonniere (a flower that is worn in a buttonhole)
beauty spot (a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment)
bangle; bauble; fallal; gaud; gewgaw; novelty; trinket (cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing)
band; banding; stripe (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material)
Derivation:
adorn (be beautiful to look at)
