ornamentation

CEFRC1

/ˌɔrnəmɛˈnteɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Decoration added to make something look more attractive.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Short notes added to a composition to emphasize certain notes and to add style.

Examples

  • He is singing with a lot of ornamentation.

  • Proverbs are an ornamentation of speech.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act or process of decorating etc.

  2. Decoration, adornment or embellishment.

Synonyms

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The cathedral's rich blank included many intricate carvings and beautiful gold leaf.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From ornament + -ation.