noun Download 🔗Share An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns. Examples : "The Christmas tree was covered in colorful ornaments. " appearance art style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A Christmas tree decoration. Examples : "We hung colorful ornaments on the Christmas tree. " festival tradition item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate or "ornament" that line. Examples : "The pianist added several trills and grace notes as ornaments to the simple melody, making it sound more elaborate. " music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) The articles used in church services. Examples : "The church sexton carefully polished the ornaments, including the chalice and candlesticks, before the Sunday service. " religion ritual theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate) Examples : "The peacock's vibrant tail feathers are ornaments, used to attract peahens. " appearance biology animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To decorate. Examples : "We will ornament the windows with trim to make the room seem brighter." appearance art style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To add to. Examples : "The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear." appearance style art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading