Ornament — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈȯr-nə-mənt/ (noun) /ˈȯr-nə-ˌment/ (verb) or·na·ment

Meaning & Definition of Ornament

Ornament (noun)

  1. a useful accessory
  2. something that lends grace, beauty, or festivity
  3. a manner or quality that adorns

Ornament (verb)

  1. to provide with ornament, embellish

Ornament (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that decorates or beautifies

    "her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments"

    similar: adornment, beautifier, caparison, decoration, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornamentation, setoff, trim
    related: apparel, bells and whistles, blazonry, bric-a-brac, chichi, emblazonry, filigree, finery, foofaraw, frippery, frosting, froufrou, fal-lal, flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle, enhancement, enrichment, improvement, appliqué, embossment, embroidery, fancywork, bedizenment, gilt, glitter, design, figure, pattern, furnishings, regalia, trappings
    near: blemish, defacement, disfigurement, scar, blot, spot, stain

Ornament (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

    "delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace"

    similar: adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, bedizen, blazon, caparison, deck, decorate, do, do up, doll up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, pretty (up), trim
    related: accessorize, dress up, trap, trick (out), brighten, freshen, smarten, spruce (up), boss, chase, braid, embroider, feather, figure, filigree, fillet, flounce, frill, fringe, furbelow, garland, hang, lace, ribbon, swag, wreathe, appliqué, gild, paint, diamond, gem, impearl, jewel, pearl, redecorate, redo
    opposite: blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil
    near: simplify, streamline, bare, denude, dismantle, display, divest, expose, reveal, strip, uncover, uglify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ornament

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ornament:

adornment, beautifier, caparison, decoration, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish, garnishment, garniture, ornamentation, setoff, trim, adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, bedizen, blazon, deck, decorate, do, do up, doll up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, pretty (up)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ornament

Words with the opposite meaning of Ornament:

blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil

Related Words for Ornament

apparel, bells and whistles, blazonry, bric-a-brac, chichi, emblazonry, filigree, finery, foofaraw, frippery, frosting, froufrou, fal-lal, flounce, flourish, furbelow, ruffle, enhancement, enrichment, improvement, appliqué, embossment, embroidery, fancywork, bedizenment, gilt, glitter, design, figure, pattern

Near Antonyms of Ornament

defacement, disfigurement, blot, spot, stain, simplify, streamline, bare, denude, dismantle, display, divest, expose, reveal, strip, uncover, uglify

Word Forms of Ornament

Inflections: ornaments, ornamented, ornamenting

Origin & Etymology of Ornament

Middle English, from Anglo-French urnement, ornement, from Latin ornamentum, from ornare

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Ornament

Christmas ornament, hood ornament

Frequently Asked Questions about Ornament

What does "Ornament" mean?

"Ornament" means a useful accessory. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a useful accessory. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Ornament"?

Other words for "Ornament" include adornment, beautifier, caparison, decoration, doodad, embellisher, embellishment and frill. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ornament" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ornament"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ornament". Common alternatives include adornment, beautifier, caparison, decoration, doodad, embellisher, embellishment, frill, garnish and garnishment.

What is the opposite of "Ornament"?

Antonyms of "Ornament" include blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar and spoil. Near antonyms include defacement, disfigurement, blot and spot.

How do you use "Ornament" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ornament" in a sentence: "her collection of plaster gnomes which she uses as lawn ornaments"; "delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace".

Is "Ornament" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ornament" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ornament"?

"Ornament" is pronounced /ˈȯr-nə-mənt/ as a noun and /ˈȯr-nə-ˌment/ as a verb and divided into syllables as or·na·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Ornament"?

"Ornament" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French urnement, ornement, from Latin ornamentum, from ornare. First known use: 13th century.