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ornament

/ˈɔːrnəmənt/
noun
  1. An object or feature that is used to make something more attractive or beautiful, but is not essential.
    • The building's stone carvings are beautiful ornaments from the 19th century.
    • He bought a ceramic ornament for his desk to brighten up the office.
    • She placed a small glass ornament on the Christmas tree.
  2. A person or thing that adds beauty, grace, or honor to something.
    • The young pianist was an ornament to the music school.
    • Her kindness and charm made her an ornament to the community.
    • The garden's fountain is the ornament of the entire park.
Synonyms
decorationadornmentembellishment
Antonyms
simplicity
verb
  1. To add something decorative to an object or place.
    • They ornamented the hall with flowers for the wedding reception.
    • We ornamented our home with colorful lights during the festival.
    • The artist ornamented the vase with intricate gold patterns.
Synonyms
decorateadornembellish
Antonyms
strip
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