adornment

noun

adorn·ment | \ ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt

Definition of adornment

1 : the action of adorning : the state of being adorned

2 : something that adorns

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Examples of adornment in a Sentence

the adornment of the walls with her paintings Her room doesn't have any unnecessary adornments. The entrance to the building has little adornment.

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But Palau’s interpretation today took the idea even further, shaping it into a scene-stealing adornment. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Guido Palau’s Intricate Gelled Hair Stole the Show at Burberry," 17 Feb. 2019 The adornments were created using stereolithography, a 3D printing technique where a structure is constructed layer by layer using a liquid substance that's solidified by a laser. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Deepika Padukone Stunned in a 3D-Printed Princess Dress at the Met Gala," 7 May 2019 For Ivori, makeup, herbs, and oils are tools for adornment, protection, and honoring the self. — Dianca London Potts, SELF, "8 Modern Witches Share Their Daily Beauty Rituals," 11 Apr. 2019 Meghan wears a black and white dress that looks vaguely reminiscent of a French maid costume and Katharine wears a pixie-like green ensemble, complete with fake leaf adornments. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Katharine McPhee Shares an Adorable Throwback Picture of Meghan Markle's Youth Theater Days," 2 Feb. 2019 Johnathan Dahl, left, and Brian Delaurenti with various beard adornments. — Thomas Vinciguerra, WSJ, "The Perils of Christmas Beard Decorations: ‘The Lights Got Tangled Up in My Shirt’," 21 Dec. 2018 Her delight in clothing and adornment is never a distraction from her art, but instead an intrinsic part of it. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Behind the Personal Branding of Frida Kahlo," 18 June 2018 Glitter, floral adornments, and faux freckles are rarely involved. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "See K-Pop Group GOT7's Best Hair and Makeup Looks from the New "Lullaby" Music Video," 17 Sep. 2018 Original French Provincial homes ranged from large but modest farmhouses to country estates of wealthy aristocrats, so the level of adornment and detailing varied, but most of the revival homes air on the grand, detailed side. — Maggie Burch, House Beautiful, "French Provincial Design Has Always Set the Bar For Casual Elegance," 11 Jan. 2019

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