adornment
Use Adornment in a sentence
mənt noun
1.
something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory: the adornments and furnishings of a room.
2.
ornamentation; embellishment: personal adornment.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to decorate: she adorned her hair with flowers |
| 2. | to increase the beauty, distinction, etc, of |
| [C14: via Old French from Latin adōrnāre, from ōrnāre to furnish, prepare] | |
| a'dornment | |
| —n | |
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Adornment
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
adornment
late 15c., "act of adorning;" also "a thing which adorns;" from O.Fr. aournement, from aourner (see adorn).
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Example sentences
Body adornment and decoration have long been a part of human history.
Few objects of adornment, such as bracelets and beads, have been found here.
They eschew personal adornment and follow closely prescribed habits of dress.
It can be a one-bowl meal, often needing no adornment or flashiness.
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