adornments
|a-dorn-ments|
B2
🇺🇸
/əˈdɔrn.mənts/
🇬🇧
/əˈdɔːn.mənts/
(adornment)
decoration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adornment' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'adornement', where 'adorn-' meant 'to decorate'.
Historical Evolution
'adornement' transformed into the Middle English word 'adornement', and eventually became the modern English word 'adornment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to decorate or embellish', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
decorative items or embellishments used to enhance the appearance of something.
The room was filled with beautiful adornments.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45