Definitions for adornment

adornment a·dorn·ment

Spelling: [uh-dawrn-muh nt]
IPA: /əˈdɔrn mənt/

Adornment is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 559 anagrams from letters in adornment (ademnnort).

Definitions for adornment

noun

  1. something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory:
  2. ornamentation; embellishment:

Origin of adornment

1470-80; adorn + -ment; replacing late Middle English aournement Middle French

Examples for adornment

Everything was just so very big — and with adornment to boot.

The old simplicity had given way to elegance and luxury of adornment.

The fire was the only adornment; all else was cheap, and some of it was tawdry.

I had brought rich materials, jewels and flowers for Rose's adornment.

The trend for adornment amongst Middle Eastern women is nothing new, but nail polish is often left out of the equation.

"One thing more for your adornment and you'll be ready," promised Miss Smith.

It had gone to Constantinople, he said, for the adornment of the favorite sultana.

Here, as in the adornment of the palace, the most splendid lavishness had been employed.

The wearer had earned his adornment with the work of his hands.

Originally, clothes were only worn for adornment or for protection against the cold.

Word Value for adornment
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