Synonyms of adornment

adornment

noun

ə-ˈdȯrn-mənt 

as in ornamentation

something that decorates or beautifies

the only adornment in the sparely furnished bedroom was a small portrait of the poet Walt Whitman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ornamentation
• decoration
• ornament
• embellishment
• trim
• garnish
• garniture
• frill
• caparison
• beautifier
• setoff
• doodad
• garnishment
• glitter
• apparel
• embroidery
• furnishings
• finery
• filigree
• embellisher
• design
• enhancement
• blazonry
• frippery
• frosting
• improvement
• flourish
• enrichment
• froufrou
• fancywork
• chichi
• flounce
• ruffle
• bells and whistles
• pattern
• appliqué
• gilt
• furbelow
• embossment
• foofaraw
• bric-a-brac
• emblazonry
• trappings
• regalia
• fal-lal
• figure
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• spot
• stain
• defacement
• blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adornment

For something that can transition beyond the office, choose a medium-size option with subtle adornment. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

For her secondary look, Lipa wore Prada pumps fixed with feather adornments. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

The six-story lobby goes all out with adornment and craftsmanship. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026