Synonyms of ornaments

ornaments 1 of 2

noun

plural of ornament

as in decorations

something that decorates or beautifies

her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorations
• ornamentations
• adornments
• trims
• embellishments
• garnitures
• garnishes
• caparisons
• beautifiers
• garnishments
• embellishers
• embroideries
• doodads
• setoffs
• glitters
• furnishings
• frills
• fineries
• apparels
• filigrees
• figures
• frostings
• fripperies
• bells and whistles
• appliqués
• improvements
• enhancements
• furbelows
• enrichments
• flounces
• flourishes
• designs
• bric-a-brac
• ruffles
• chichis
• emblazonries
• embossments
• patterns
• blazonries
• trappings
• gilts
• foofaraws
• regalia
• froufrous
• bedizenments
• fal-lals
• fancyworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• blemishes
• spots
• stains
• disfigurements
• defacements
• blots

ornaments

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ornament

as in decorates

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorates
• adorns
• drapes
• dresses
• trims
• festoons
• graces
• decks
• garnishes
• embellishes
• paints
• beautifies
• embosses
• enriches
• bedecks
• arrays
• bedizens
• caparisons
• dolls up
• pretties (up)
• emblazes
• blazons
• gussies up
• fancifies
• garlands
• glitzes (up)
• traps
• embroiders
• does
• accessorizes
• does up
• wreathes
• tricks (out)
• ribbons
• jewels
• fancies up
• feathers
• swags
• appliqués
• gems
• braids
• brightens
• furbelows
• figures
• fillets
• diamonds
• frills
• filigrees
• bosses
• gilds
• smartens
• freshens
• dresses up
• pearls
• fringes
• laces
• chases
• flounces
• spruces (up)
• hangs
• redecorates
• impearls
• redoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• disfigures
• spoils
• displays
• defaces
• mars
• strips
• simplifies
• blemishes
• reveals
• streamlines
• denudes
• dismantles
• bares
• exposes
• uncovers
• divests
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ornaments

Noun

In July, 2001, at 19 years old, I was arrested with two friends for stealing lawn ornaments from people’s front yards and a park bench from outside a Home Depot. — August Mangeney, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

The route is made extra special during the winter holidays with twinkling lights, dangling ornaments and sightings of Father Solstice passing by on his own train. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

The style features dazzling dainty straps intersecting across the toes and an ankle strap adorned with lemon and leaf ornaments. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026

The new tariff will also apply to a range of Canadian exports, including flags, bookbinding materials, some types of vacuum cleaners and Christmas ornaments. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026