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Definition of Ornament
1. Verb. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.. "They ornament the halls with holly"; "Beautify yourself for the special day"
Exact synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornamentation
2. Noun. Something used to beautify.
Exact synonyms: Decoration, Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Artefact, Artifact
Specialized synonyms: Adornment, Arabesque, Architectural Ornament, Beading, Beadwork, Bow, Brass, Centerpiece, Centrepiece, Christmas Tree, Cockade, Design, Figure, Pattern, Embellishment, Finial, Floral Arrangement, Flower Arrangement, Falderol, Folderal, Frill, Gimcrack, Gimcrackery, Nonsense, Trumpery, Gargoyle, Garnish, Graffiti, Graffito, Hanging, Wall Hanging, Hood Ornament, Encrustation, Incrustation, Inlay, Decor, Interior Decoration, Knob, Pommel, Lunula, Molding, Moulding, Nailhead, Necklet, Overlay, Rosemaling, Set Decoration, Sgraffito, Spiral, Volute, Sprig, Rivet, Stud, Fin, Tail Fin, Tailfin, Tinsel, Tracery, Wind Bell, Wind Chime, Garnish
Derivative terms: Decorate, Decorate, Decorate, Ornamental
Generic synonyms: Artefact, Artifact
Specialized synonyms: Adornment, Arabesque, Architectural Ornament, Beading, Beadwork, Bow, Brass, Centerpiece, Centrepiece, Christmas Tree, Cockade, Design, Figure, Pattern, Embellishment, Finial, Floral Arrangement, Flower Arrangement, Falderol, Folderal, Frill, Gimcrack, Gimcrackery, Nonsense, Trumpery, Gargoyle, Garnish, Graffiti, Graffito, Hanging, Wall Hanging, Hood Ornament, Encrustation, Incrustation, Inlay, Decor, Interior Decoration, Knob, Pommel, Lunula, Molding, Moulding, Nailhead, Necklet, Overlay, Rosemaling, Set Decoration, Sgraffito, Spiral, Volute, Sprig, Rivet, Stud, Fin, Tail Fin, Tailfin, Tinsel, Tracery, Wind Bell, Wind Chime, Garnish
Derivative terms: Decorate, Decorate, Decorate, Ornamental
3. Verb. Be an ornament to. "Stars ornamented the Christmas tree"
Related verbs: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Derivative terms: Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Embellish, Grace
Derivative terms: Ornamentation
Definition of Ornament
1. n. That which embellishes or adorns; that which adds grace or beauty; embellishment; decoration; adornment.
2. v. t. To adorn; to deck; to embellish; to beautify; as, to ornament a room, or a city.
Definition of Ornament
1. Noun. An element of decoration. ¹
2. Noun. A Christmas tree decoration ¹
3. Noun. (music) A musical flourish that are unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serve to decorate or "ornament" that line. ¹
4. Verb. To decorate. ¹
5. Verb. To add to. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ornament
1. to decorate [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: decorate