caparison

caparison

noun

Definition of CAPARISON

1

dressy clothing <attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja>

Synonyms array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia

Related Words apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms tatters; disarray, dishabille

2

something that decorates or beautifies <horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade>

Synonyms adornment, beautifier, caparison, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, setoff, trim

Related Words apparel, bells and whistles, blazonry, bric-a-brac, chichi, emblazonry, filigree, finery, foofaraw, frippery, frosting, froufrou; fal-lal, flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle; enhancement, enrichment, improvement; appliqué, embossment, embroidery, fancywork; bedizenment, gilt, glitter; design, figure, pattern; furnishings, regalia, trappings

Near Antonyms blemish, defacement, disfigurement, scar; blot, spot, stain