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Pronunciation: [ˈɔːnəmənts] (IPA)

Ornaments are decorative items that can be used to adorn interiors, exteriors, or the body. There are several synonyms for the word ornaments including decorations, adornments, embellishments, accessories, trinkets, baubles, knick-knacks, and curios. Decorations refer to embellishments that are added to something with the purpose of enhancing its aesthetic appeal. Adornments are similar to decorations but they are generally used to create an ornate appearance rather than simply adding to the aesthetics of something. Embellishments are decorative details or features that add beauty or elegance to an object. Accessories can be any item that is added to an outfit to complete or enhance it. Trinkets are small, decorative objects that are often of low value or quality. Baubles are items of a similar nature but they are more ornamental in nature.

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Usage examples for Ornaments

It is believed that there was a fruit and flower above each of the cups, making nine ornaments on each branch.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
I, that used to go out in my own coach, with two men in green and gold; that had my house in town, and my house in the country; that had gems and ornaments such as a queen might wear!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"Thiccy Zachary be a poor trade," they had said at first, "poor trade" signifying anything or anybody not entirely approved of-but they had hung about his shop, had bought his silks and little ornaments, and had talked to him sometimes with eyes open and mouth agape at the things that he could tell them.
"Fortitude"
Hugh Walpole

Famous quotes with Ornaments

  • Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
    Francis Bacon
  • Hopes are like hair ornaments. Girls want to wear too many of them. When they become old women they look silly wearing even one.
    Arthur Golden
  • As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
    Karl Philipp Moritz
  • The house built on the sand may oftentimes be built higher, have more fair parapets and battlements, windows and ornaments, than that which is built upon the rock; yet all gifts and privileges equal not one grace.
    John Owen
  • Beauty doesn't need ornaments. Softness can't bear the weight of ornaments.
    Munshi Premchand

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