Sekirov Dictionary

ornament

UK /ˈɔː(ɹ)nəmənt/US /ˈɔɹnəmənt/

noun 5
verb 2
forms 3

noun5

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An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
- I'm a bit short on brain myself; the old bean would appear to have been constructed more for ornament than for use. — 1919
Christmas ornament: a Christmas tree decoration.
A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate that line.
A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate)
[in the plural] The articles used in church services.

verb2

•
To decorate.
- We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter.
•
To add to.
- The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.

forms

ornamented · ornamenting · ornaments

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