ADORNMENT

Adornment

An adornment is generally an accessory or ornament worn to enhance the beauty or status of the wearer. They are often worn to embellish, enhance, or distinguish the wearer, and to define cultural, social, or religious status within a specific community. When worn to show economic status, the items are often either rare or prohibitively expensive to others. Adornments are usually colourful, and worn to attract attention.

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adornment

Noun

  1. A decoration; that which adorns.
    The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
  2. The act of decorating.


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