adornment
Translation
adornment, decoration, ornament
Examples
The only adornment in the room was a single painting.
The only adornment in the room was a single painting.
The building has little need for adornment.
The building has little need for adornment.
Grammar Patterns
(countable) a thing that adorns She wore a simple silver adornment in her hair.
(uncountable) the act of adorning The style is simple, with minimal adornment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decoration, ornament, embellishment
Etymology
From the verb 'adorn' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
An 'adornment' is a thing or act that is used to 'adorn'.