Ornament
/ˈɔːrnəmənt/noun
Something added to something else to make it more attractive.
She wore a beautiful gold ornament on her necklace
Often appears as...
- christmas ornament
- wall ornaments
verb
To add decorations to something.
The room was ornamented with flowers and ribbons
Often appears as...
- ornament a tree
- ornament a room
noun
A person or thing that adds to the credit or glory of a society, era, institution, etc.
He was considered an ornament to his profession
Often appears as...
- ornament of society
- ornament of the profession
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
noun
Something added to something else to make it more attractive.
She wore a beautiful gold ornament on her necklace
Often appears as...
- christmas ornament
- wall ornaments
verb
To add decorations to something.
The room was ornamented with flowers and ribbons
Often appears as...
- ornament a tree
- ornament a room
noun
A person or thing that adds to the credit or glory of a society, era, institution, etc.
He was considered an ornament to his profession
Often appears as...
- ornament of society
- ornament of the profession
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Enhancement
Ornaments are items that make objects look more appealing to the eye.
They hung glass ornaments on the Christmas tree to make it shine.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Essential
An ornament is not necessary for the function of something; it's for extra beauty.
The vase itself was plain, but a small ornament around its neck added charm.
Pro Tip 3/3Wide Usage
Ornaments can be found in different contexts like fashion, architecture, and holidays.
Wall ornaments in the form of tapestries can transform a room's atmosphere.
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What hallucination...
to see how my visual cortex is ticking over. And when I see all these hexagons and complex things, which I also have, in visual migraine, I wonder whether everyone sees things like this and whether things like cave art or ornamental art
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Extreme Dinosaurs PIPE...
sauropod built right over a copy of the skull again ornamented where we see rough skin turning to keratin like a bill where we see the impressed vessel and that's our best guess if there was some kind of a bill again for protection
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Palenque and the Ancient...
characterizing this chunk of time in a sense the shiny jewel tree sprouts and some other cosmic tree sprouts it's the heavenly load it's the earthly load that means a load of riches like Jade Jade collars Jade ear ornaments are
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Is this the most...
All trilobites had three lengthwise lobes, but building off the same basic components, they varied greatly. Species ranged in length from a few millimeters to almost one meter and some were equipped with intriguing ornaments.
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Neanderthals 101 PIPE...
They built shelters, made and wore clothing, and created advanced tools. In fact, they were the first human species to make tools out of bone, not just stone. They also created objects that served ornamental purposes.
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Most Nail-Biting Moments...
senseless this whole thing is because so much suffering for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special clay they'll help heal the wound what do you think Fred thank you
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Top 5 Inspirational...
cruel people can be to deny how senseless this whole thing is because so much suffering but for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special clay they'll help heal the
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
cruel people can be how senseless this whole thing is because so much for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special play they'll help
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Saving an Elephant from...
Simply for an ornament. This poor animal.
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For When you Need a Good...
Simply for an ornament. This poor animal.
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What hallucination...
to see how my visual cortex is ticking over. And when I see all these hexagons and complex things, which I also have, in visual migraine, I wonder whether everyone sees things like this and whether things like cave art or ornamental art
Video examples
Extreme Dinosaurs PIPE...
sauropod built right over a copy of the skull again ornamented where we see rough skin turning to keratin like a bill where we see the impressed vessel and that's our best guess if there was some kind of a bill again for protection
Video examples
Palenque and the Ancient...
characterizing this chunk of time in a sense the shiny jewel tree sprouts and some other cosmic tree sprouts it's the heavenly load it's the earthly load that means a load of riches like Jade Jade collars Jade ear ornaments are
Video examples
Is this the most...
All trilobites had three lengthwise lobes, but building off the same basic components, they varied greatly. Species ranged in length from a few millimeters to almost one meter and some were equipped with intriguing ornaments.
Video examples
Neanderthals 101 PIPE...
They built shelters, made and wore clothing, and created advanced tools. In fact, they were the first human species to make tools out of bone, not just stone. They also created objects that served ornamental purposes.
Video examples
Most Nail-Biting Moments...
senseless this whole thing is because so much suffering for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special clay they'll help heal the wound what do you think Fred thank you
Video examples
Top 5 Inspirational...
cruel people can be to deny how senseless this whole thing is because so much suffering but for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special clay they'll help heal the
Video examples
BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
cruel people can be how senseless this whole thing is because so much for an ornament simply for an ornament he's treated with a special play they'll help
Video examples
Saving an Elephant from...
Simply for an ornament. This poor animal.
Video examples
For When you Need a Good...
Simply for an ornament. This poor animal.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Simon Schama
British Historian
I would passionately make the case that the harder the times, the more we need things that aren't just about keeping our job and making a buck - important though those things are. Arts programming isn't some sort of add-on or ornamental luxury.
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Rasika Dugal
Indian Actress
I want to do roles that are important for the story and not there for ornamental value or to just aid another character in the film which is often a 'friend's role' in mainstream films.
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Erich Maria Remarque
German Writer
We want to live at any price; so we cannot burden ourselves with feelings which, though they might be ornamental enough in peace-time, would be out of place here.
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John Ruskin
English Writer
I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it?
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Ravi Shastri
Indian Coach
MS Dhoni is a massive influence on the team. He is a living legend in the dressing room and an ornament to the game.
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Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
Knowledge of the past and of the places of the earth is the ornament and food of the mind of man.
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Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
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Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
Silence is an ornament for women.
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Simon Schama
British Historian
I would passionately make the case that the harder the times, the more we need things that aren't just about keeping our job and making a buck - important though those things are. Arts programming isn't some sort of add-on or ornamental luxury.
Quote examples
Rasika Dugal
Indian Actress
I want to do roles that are important for the story and not there for ornamental value or to just aid another character in the film which is often a 'friend's role' in mainstream films.
Quote examples
Erich Maria Remarque
German Writer
We want to live at any price; so we cannot burden ourselves with feelings which, though they might be ornamental enough in peace-time, would be out of place here.
Quote examples
John Ruskin
English Writer
I believe the right question to ask, respecting all ornament, is simply this; was it done with enjoyment, was the carver happy while he was about it?
Quote examples
Ravi Shastri
Indian Coach
MS Dhoni is a massive influence on the team. He is a living legend in the dressing room and an ornament to the game.
Quote examples
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Artist
Knowledge of the past and of the places of the earth is the ornament and food of the mind of man.
Quote examples
Aristotle
Greek Philosopher
Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.
Quote examples
Francis Bacon
English Philosopher
Studies serve for delight, for ornaments, and for ability.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity.
Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
Silence is an ornament for women.
Example 1 of 10
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