Adornment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ə'dɔːrn.mənt/

Definitions of adornment

noun a thing which adorns or decorates; an ornament or decoration

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a simple necklace as an adornment for the party.

A2 The Christmas tree was covered in colorful adornments.

B1 The artist used various adornments to enhance the beauty of the sculpture.

B2 The royal crown was adorned with precious jewels and intricate designs.

C1 The elaborate adornments on the wedding dress made it truly stunning.

C2 The palace was filled with luxurious adornments fit for a king.

Examples of adornment in a Sentence

formal The queen wore a crown as an adornment for her royal appearance.

informal She loves to wear colorful scarves as adornment to her outfits.

slang I'm all about that bling bling adornment, you know what I'm saying?

figurative A smile is the best adornment one can wear on their face.

Grammatical Forms of adornment

Origin and Evolution of adornment

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adornment' originated from the Latin word 'adornare', which means 'to equip' or 'to decorate'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'adornment' has evolved to refer to the act of decorating or embellishing something to enhance its appearance or beauty.