C2nounformalfashionarts
US/əˈdɔːrn.mənt/
UK/əˈdɔːn.mənt/
something used to decorate a person or thing; also, the act of decorating
In context
Silver jewelry is a traditional adornment for H'Mong women.
The room was simple, with no adornment except a single painting.
Tattoos have been used for personal adornment for thousands of years.
Words that go with adornment
adjective + noun
- personal adornmentBeads were an early form of personal adornment.
- simple adornmentA single flower was her only simple adornment.
noun + preposition
- without adornmentThe temple walls are left without adornment.
- adornment ofGold was used for the adornment of royal clothes.
noun + noun
- body adornmentThe museum has a section on body adornment across cultures.