Meaning of the word adornment in English

What does adornment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adornment

US /əˈdɔːrn.mənt/
UK /əˈdɔːn.mənt/

Noun

1.

a thing that adorns or is used to adorn; an ornament

Example:
The ancient vase was covered with intricate gold adornments.
She wore no makeup, relying on her natural beauty as her only adornment.
2.

the action of adorning or being adorned

Example:
The careful adornment of the church for the wedding took hours.
Her simple dress needed no further adornment.
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