ornament
English Thesaurus
1. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | adornment, |
| definition | : | a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | arabesque, |
| definition | : | an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | architectural ornament, |
| definition | : | (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | beading, beadwork, |
| definition | : | ornamentation with beads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bow, |
| definition | : | a decorative interlacing of ribbons (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | brass, |
| definition | : | an ornament or utensil made of brass (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | centerpiece, centrepiece, |
| definition | : | something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | christmas tree, |
| definition | : | an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cockade, |
| definition | : | an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | embellishment, |
| definition | : | a superfluous ornament (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | finial, |
| definition | : | an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gargoyle, |
| definition | : | an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | garnish, |
| definition | : | any decoration added as a trimming or adornment (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | graffiti, graffito, |
| definition | : | a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hanging, wall hanging, |
| definition | : | decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hood ornament, |
| definition | : | an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | encrustation, incrustation, |
| definition | : | a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | inlay, |
| definition | : | a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | decor, interior decoration, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | knob, pommel, |
| definition | : | an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lunula, |
| definition | : | a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | molding, moulding, |
| definition | : | a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nailhead, |
| definition | : | something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | necklet, |
| definition | : | decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | overlay, |
| definition | : | a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rosemaling, |
| definition | : | a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | set decoration, |
| definition | : | a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sgraffito, |
| definition | : | a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spiral, volute, |
| definition | : | ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sprig, |
| definition | : | an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rivet, stud, |
| definition | : | ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fin, tail fin, tailfin, |
| definition | : | one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tinsel, |
| definition | : | a showy decoration that is basically valueless (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tracery, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | wind bell, wind chime, |
| definition | : | a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | garnish, |
| definition | : | something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration (noun.food) |
2. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | wreathe, |
| definition | : | decorate or deck with wreaths (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | beset, encrust, incrust, |
| definition | : | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | braid, |
| definition | : | decorate with braids or ribbons (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | stick, |
| definition | : | cover and decorate with objects that pierce the surface (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | illustrate, |
| definition | : | supply with illustrations (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | garland, |
| definition | : | adorn with bands of flowers or leaves (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | fledge, flight, |
| definition | : | decorate with feathers (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | foliate, |
| definition | : | decorate with leaves (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | flag, |
| definition | : | decorate with flags (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | bead, |
| definition | : | decorate by sewing beads onto (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | pipe, |
| definition | : | trim with piping (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | applique, |
| definition | : | sew on as a decoration (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | vermiculate, |
| definition | : | decorate with wavy or winding lines (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | smock, |
| definition | : | embellish by sewing in straight lines crossing each other diagonally (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | hang, |
| definition | : | decorate or furnish with something suspended (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | prank, |
| definition | : | dress or decorate showily or gaudily (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | tinsel, |
| definition | : | adorn with tinsel (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | tart up, |
| definition | : | decorate in a cheap and flashy way (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | stucco, |
| definition | : | decorate with stucco work (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | redecorate, |
| definition | : | redo the decoration of an apartment or house (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | panel, |
| definition | : | decorate with panels (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | bejewel, jewel, |
| definition | : | adorn or decorate with precious stones (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | filet, fillet, |
| definition | : | decorate with a lace of geometric designs (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | scallop, |
| definition | : | decorate an edge with scallops (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | bedizen, |
| definition | : | decorate tastelessly (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | dress ship, |
| definition | : | decorate a ship with flags (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | dress, garnish, trim, |
| definition | : | decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | trim, |
| definition | : | decorate, as with ornaments (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | festoon, |
| definition | : | decorate with strings of flowers (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | enamel, |
| definition | : | coat, inlay, or surface with enamel (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | inlay, |
| definition | : | decorate the surface of by inserting wood, stone, and metal (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | lacquer, |
| definition | : | coat with lacquer (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | begild, engild, gild, |
| definition | : | decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | illuminate, |
| definition | : | add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts) (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | blazon, emblazon, |
| definition | : | decorate with heraldic arms (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | fringe, |
| definition | : | adorn with a fringe (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | fret, |
| definition | : | decorate with an interlaced design (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | landscape, |
| definition | : | embellish with plants (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | ornament, |
| definition | : | be an ornament to (verb.stative) |
3. be an ornament to (verb.stative)
4. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
5. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | beautification, |
| definition | : | the act of making something more beautiful (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | decoration, |
| definition | : | the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | adornment, |
| definition | : | the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | decor, interior decoration, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | beauty, |
| definition | : | the qualities that give pleasure to the senses (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | grace, gracility, |
| definition | : | elegance and beauty of movement or expression (noun.attribute) |
6. be an ornament to (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | ornamentation, |
| definition | : | the state of being ornamented (noun.state) |
7. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
8. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | beautification, |
| definition | : | the act of making something more beautiful (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | decoration, |
| definition | : | the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | adornment, |
| definition | : | the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | decor, interior decoration, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | beauty, |
| definition | : | the qualities that give pleasure to the senses (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | grace, gracility, |
| definition | : | elegance and beauty of movement or expression (noun.attribute) |
9. be an ornament to (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | ornamentation, |
| definition | : | the state of being ornamented (noun.state) |
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