Definitions for ADORNMENT
əˈdɔrn məntadorn·ment

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. adornmentnoun

   a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

2. adornmentnoun

   the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adornmentnoun

   A decoration; that which adorns.

   The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.

2. adornmentnoun

   The act of decorating.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adornmentnoun

   Ornament; embellishment; elegance.

   Etymology: from adorn.

   Which attribute was not given to the earth, while it was confused; nor to the heavens, before they had motion and adornment. Walter Raleigh, History of the World.

   She held the very garment of Posthumus in more respect than my noble and natural person, together with the adornment of my qualities. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adornment

   An adornment is generally an accessory or ornament worn to enhance the beauty or status of the wearer. They are often worn to embellish, enhance, or distinguish the wearer, and to define cultural, social, or religious status within a specific community. When worn to show economic status, the items are often either rare or prohibitively expensive to others. Adornments are usually colourful, and worn to attract attention. They have a long history, around the world, from feathers or bone, to modern accessories, such as jewellery. Items of adornment are also used by warriors, and by other members of the military to show rank or achievement.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adornment

   Adornment refers to the act of decorating or adding beauty to something or someone, often through accessories, embellishments, or ornamentation. This can relate to personal attire, interior design, art, architecture, and more. It involves enhancing the aesthetic appeal to make it more attractive or pleasing to the eye.

2. adornment

   Adornment refers to the act or process of making something or someone more attractive or appealing, typically through decoration or embellishment. It can involve adding accessories, ornaments, jewellery or other decorative elements. This term can apply to both personal appearance as well as to other objects such as buildings, rooms, or pieces of art.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adornmentnoun

   an adorning; an ornament; a decoration

2. Etymology: [Cf. OF. adornement. See Adorn.]

Matched Categories

1. • Decoration

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How to pronounce ADORNMENT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ADORNMENT in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ADORNMENT in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ADORNMENT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of ADORNMENT in a Sentence

1. Koran:

   Wealth and children are the adornment of life.

2. Tibetan Doctrine:

   The greatest wealth consisteth in being charitable, And the greatest happiness in having tranquility of mind. Experience is the most beautiful adornment And the best comrade is one that hath no desire.

3. The wise Pharoah Moe:

   Inner beauty is what encourages you to imagine building a life with someone. While outer beauty is the sweet adornment of such imagination..

4. Merry Browne:

   The elegance of honesty needs no adornment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ADORNMENT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adornment
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ADORNMENT
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adornment
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ADORNMENT
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=ADORNMENT