adornment

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something more attractive by adding decoration or ornamentation.

  - "The artist adorned the statue with precious stones."
  - "The bride adorned herself with jewelry for her wedding day."

• Noun

  An object used to decorate or embellish.

  - "The room was filled with various adornments."
  - "Her neck was adorned with a beautiful necklace."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adornment
ornament , adorned , decorated , adornmented , ornamented

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Variants

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adornment , adornments

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'adornir', meaning 'to prepare, decorate'.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Egyptians were known for their elaborate use of adornments, including jewelry, makeup, and tattoos.

2. In many cultures, it is believed that certain adornments have protective powers or can bring good luck.

3. The most valuable and sought-after adornments throughout history have often been made from precious metals and gemstones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Decoration: The act or art of enhancing the beauty or appeal of something.

2. Ornamentation: The act or process of adding decorative elements to something.

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Culture

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Adornments have been used throughout history for various cultural, religious, and social purposes. They have been used to signify wealth, status, and power, as well as to express personal identity and creativity. Adornments have been found in many different forms, including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and body art.

How to Memorize "adornment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of adding decorations or ornaments to an object to remember the meaning of 'adornment'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'adornment' with the idea of making something more beautiful or attractive.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Adorn Me' to remember the meaning of 'adornment'.

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