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

This one resembles the winsome, acoustic Sea Change (2002) and Morning Phase (2014), dressing the shape-shifting troubadour’s reflective vocals in windswept orchestral-folk adornment. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment. — Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

The primary consideration governing watches, jewelry and other personal adornment is player safety. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026