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

The first thing in Griffin’s step-by-step approach is adding twinkle lights to the tree, then tucking in larger ornaments. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

The coffee giant has also expanded its mascot line with new gift-ready holiday tumblers, mugs, snow globes, charms, ornaments and water bottles. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026

The kids must love hanging up ornaments on a miniature Christmas tree! — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026

The presentation also introduces limited-edition wooden holiday ornaments, created exclusively for Null Object, founded by Nikki Mirsaeid and Alex Gvojic. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

That first stack of trees was 70 feet tall and decorated with about 4,400 lights and 2,000 ornaments. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Start with your base, plainer ornaments, then fill in with your accent ornaments. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Holiday ornaments, decorations, and themed household items are something else Rusyniak says customers love to browse. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026