Adornment Meaning
/əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA decoration; that which adorns.
nounThe act of decorating.
Sentence Examples
It now became manifest that beauty is enhanced by adornment.
The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The queen's crown, encrusted with jewels, was her most valuable ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Jewelry is often used as a form of personal ____ in many cultures.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English adorn Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English adornment From adorn + -ment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The queen's crown, encrusted with jewels, was her most valuable ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Jewelry is often used as a form of personal ____ in many cultures.