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1. ornament
noun. ['ˈɔrnəmənt'] something used to beautify.
Synonyms
- rivet
- tinsel
- centrepiece
- nailhead
- centerpiece
- molding
- adornment
- arabesque
- artifact
- finial
- knob
- tracery
- hood ornament
- hanging
- Christmas tree
- encrustation
- wind chime
- garnish
- stud
- gimcrack
- interior decoration
- wall hanging
- trumpery
- wind bell
- tail fin
- spiral
- pattern
- design
- artefact
- brass
- incrustation
- inlay
- nonsense
- lunula
- sprig
- gargoyle
- decor
- pommel
- floral arrangement
- figure
- ornamentation
- graffiti
- falderol
- architectural ornament
- beading
- fin
- gimcrackery
- set decoration
- embellishment
- sgraffito
- volute
- beadwork
- bow
- overlay
- folderal
- tailfin
- frill
- moulding
- flower arrangement
- graffito
- rosemaling
- cockade
- decoration
Antonyms
Etymology
- ornament (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ornement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Ornament
- abandonment
- abatement
- aberrant
- abhorrent
- abortifacient
- abridgement
- absent
- absorbent
- abstinent
- abundant
- accelerant
- accident
- accompaniment
- accompaniment
- accomplishment
- accountant
- accouterment
- accoutrement
- achievement
- acknowledgement
Sentences with ornament
1. Noun, singular or mass
The reverse of this ornament means to slide down from one note to the note below.
2. Adjective
A more unusual way of displaying paperweights can be to suspend them from an ornament tree.
Quotes about ornament
1. I think art is not an ornament or refinement at the fringes of human intelligence, I think it's at the center. It's at the core.
- Robert Pinsky
2. Learning is an ornament in prosperity, a refuge in adversity, and a provision in old age.
- Aristotle
3. The smile is the most beautiful ornament that you can wear.
- Debasish Mridha
2. ornament
verb. ['ˈɔrnəmənt'] make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc..
Synonyms
- colour
- bespangle
- tinsel
- barde
- embellish
- alter
- gild the lily
- illuminate
- scallop
- dress
- bedight
- adorn
- applique
- color
- filet
- blazon
- prank
- bejewel
- bedizen
- encrust
- stick
- festoon
- fledge
- illustrate
- change
- incrust
- garnish
- redecorate
- beautify
- enamel
- landscape
- vermiculate
- begild
- caparison
- spangle
- deck
- foliate
- inlay
- trim
- grace
- braid
- bedeck
- emblazon
- flight
- bead
- smock
- lacquer
- fringe
- embroider
- broider
- engild
- jewel
- garland
- pipe
- stucco
- wreathe
- paint the lily
- fret
- decorate
- panel
- beset
- hang
- modify
- gild
- tart up
- dress ship
- dress up
- fillet
- flag
Antonyms
Etymology
- ornament (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ornement (Old French (842-ca. 1400))