Dictionary entry details
• ORNAMENT (noun)
Meaning:
Something used to beautify
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
decoration; ornament; ornamentation
Hypernyms ("ornament" is a kind of...):
artefact; artifact (a man-made object taken as a whole)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "ornament"):
garnish (something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration)
inlay (a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface)
decor; interior decoration (decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior)
knob; pommel (an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger)
lunula (a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age)
molding; moulding (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)
nailhead (something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device)
necklet (decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament)
rosemaling (a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs)
set decoration (a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production)
sgraffito (a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground)
spiral; volute (ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center)
sprig (an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers)
rivet; stud (ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt))
fin; tail fin; tailfin (one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile)
tinsel (a showy decoration that is basically valueless)
tracery (decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs)
wind bell; wind chime (a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle)
encrustation; incrustation (a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay)
hood ornament (an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer)
Christmas tree (an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration)
centerpiece; centrepiece (something placed at the center of something else (as on a table))
brass (an ornament or utensil made of brass)
bow (a decorative interlacing of ribbons)
beading; beadwork (ornamentation with beads)
architectural ornament ((architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance)
arabesque (an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design)
adornment (a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness)
cockade (an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat)
design; figure; pattern (a decorative or artistic work)
hanging; wall hanging (decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window)
graffiti; graffito (a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls)
garnish (any decoration added as a trimming or adornment)
gargoyle (an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal)
falderol; folderal; frill; gimcrack; gimcrackery; nonsense; trumpery (ornamental objects of no great value)
flower arrangement (a decorative arrangement of flowers)
finial (an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis)
embellishment (a superfluous ornament)
• ORNAMENT (verb)
Meaning:
Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Synonyms:
ornament; grace; decorate; adorn; embellish; beautify
Context examples:
Decorate the room for the party / beautify yourself for the special day
Hypernyms (to "ornament" is one way to...):
alter; change; modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "ornament"):
trim (decorate, as with ornaments)
dress; garnish; trim (decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods)
dress ship (decorate a ship with flags)
bedizen (decorate tastelessly)
scallop (decorate an edge with scallops)
filet; fillet (decorate with a lace of geometric designs)
bejewel; jewel (adorn or decorate with precious stones)
panel (decorate with panels)
redecorate (redo the decoration of an apartment or house)
stucco (decorate with stucco work)
bedeck; bedight; deck (decorate)
festoon (decorate with strings of flowers)
fret (decorate with an interlaced design)
fringe (adorn with a fringe)
color; colour; emblazon (decorate with colors)
blazon; emblazon (decorate with heraldic arms)
illuminate (add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts))
begild; engild; gild (decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold)
lacquer (coat with lacquer)
inlay (decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal)
enamel (coat, inlay, or surface with enamel)
landscape (embellish with plants)
tart up (decorate in a cheap and flashy way)
foliate (decorate with leaves)
bespangle; spangle (decorate with spangles)
fledge; flight (decorate with feathers)
garland (adorn with bands of flowers or leaves)
illustrate (supply with illustrations)
stick (cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface)
broider; embroider (decorate with needlework)
braid (decorate with braids or ribbons)
beset; encrust; incrust (decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems))
flag (decorate with flags)
bard; barde; caparison; dress up (put a caparison on)
tinsel (adorn with tinsel)
prank (dress or decorate showily or gaudily)
hang (decorate or furnish with something suspended)
smock (embellish by sewing in lines crossing each other diagonally)
vermiculate (decorate with wavy or winding lines)
gild the lily; paint the lily (adorn unnecessarily (something that is already beautiful))
applique (sew on as a decoration)
pipe (trim with piping)
bead (decorate by sewing beads onto)
wreathe (decorate or deck with wreathes)
Sentence frames:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
Meaning:
Be an ornament to
Classified under:
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations
Context example:
stars ornamented the Christmas tree
Hypernyms (to "ornament" is one way to...):
adorn; beautify; deck; decorate; embellish; grace (be beautiful to look at)
Sentence frame:
Something ----s something
