ornament

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
2. (countable, uncountable) A Christmas tree decoration.
3. (countable, uncountable) A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate that line.
4. (countable, in-plural, uncountable) The articles used in church services.
5. (countable, uncountable) A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)

Verb

1. To decorate.
2. To add to.

Synonyms

decoration

decorate

adorn

adornment

embellish

embellishment

jewel

beautify

garnish

bedeck

deck

trim

grace

jewelry

ornamentation

design

festoon

pattern

deck out

emblazon

array

necklace

dress

👗

bijou

finery

fineries

figurehead

trimming

set

tog

make beautiful

caparison

dress up

accessory

furnish

flourish

frill

illuminate

jewels

fancify

decorations

bejewel

decor

bedizen

avert

decking

damage

beauty

attire

figure

Translations

ornement

Verzierung

ornamento

adorno

ornamento

ornamento

Schmuck

Ornament

parure

décoration

versiersel

versiering

orner

décorer

decoratie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/

Etymology

From Middle English ornament, from Old French ornement, from Latin ornamentum (“equipment, apparatus, furniture, trappings, adornment, embellishment”), from ornāre (“to equip, adorn”). The verb is derived from the noun.