Definition of adornment Adornment

/ʌdɔˈɹnmʌnt/ - [udornmunt] - a•dorn•ment

We found 7 definitions of adornment from 5 different sources.

What does adornment mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: adornments
adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
		ornament, decoration, ornamentation the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
		banding, stripe, band a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; "a green toad with small black stripes or bars"; "may the Stars and Stripes forever wave"
		fallal, gaud, gewgaw, trinket, bangle, bauble, novelty cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
		beauty spot a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment
		boutonniere a flower that is worn in a buttonhole
		circlet decorated metal band worn around the head
		cordon adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
		epaulet, epaulette adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
		fob short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
		furbelow, flounce, ruffle, frill the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions
		frog any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species
		frontlet, frontal an adornment worn on the forehead
		jewellery, jewelry an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
		pectoral medallion, pectoral an adornment worn on the chest or breast
		pendant, pendent an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
		plume a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
		pom-pom, pompon dusky grey food fish found from Louisiana and Florida southward
		rosette an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
		sequin, spangle, diamante adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
		tassel adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
		passementerie, trimming, trim the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree"
adornment - the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
		decoration the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)