B2 noun ニュートラル

adornment

/əˈdɔːrnmənt/

An adornment is a decoration or ornament added to someone or something to enhance its beauty or appearance. It can refer to physical objects like jewelry and ribbons, or the general act of making something more attractive through additional elements.

例文

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1

She wore a simple pearl necklace as her only adornment for the evening.

She wore a simple pearl necklace as her only adornment for the evening.

2

The cathedral's facade is famous for its intricate stone adornments and sculptures.

The cathedral's facade is famous for its intricate stone adornments and sculptures.

3

I think the room looks better without any extra adornment; I like the clean look.

I think the room looks better without any extra adornment; I like the clean look.

語族

名詞
adornment
Verb
adorn
形容詞
adorned
関連
adorner
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'add on'. An adornment is something you 'add on' to a person or object to make it look better.

クイックテスト

The ancient crown was covered in precious gems and gold ______, making it a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

正解!

正解は: adornments

例文

1

She wore a simple pearl necklace as her only adornment for the evening.

everyday

She wore a simple pearl necklace as her only adornment for the evening.

2

The cathedral's facade is famous for its intricate stone adornments and sculptures.

formal

The cathedral's facade is famous for its intricate stone adornments and sculptures.

3

I think the room looks better without any extra adornment; I like the clean look.

informal

I think the room looks better without any extra adornment; I like the clean look.

4

Anthropologists have long studied personal adornment as a key indicator of social hierarchy.

academic

Anthropologists have long studied personal adornment as a key indicator of social hierarchy.

5

The marketing team decided that the product packaging required more visual adornment to attract high-end customers.

business

The marketing team decided that the product packaging required more visual adornment to attract high-end customers.

語族

名詞
adornment
Verb
adorn
形容詞
adorned
関連
adorner

よく使う組み合わせ

personal adornment Items worn on the body to improve appearance
lavish adornment Detailed and expensive decoration
architectural adornment Decorative elements on a building
devoid of adornment Having no decoration at all
purely for adornment Used only for the purpose of decoration

よく使うフレーズ

rich in adornment

Highly decorated

without adornment

Simply or plainly presented

means of adornment

Ways or tools used to decorate

よく混同される語

adornment vs adoration

Adoration is a feeling of deep love or worship, while adornment refers to physical decoration.

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使い方のコツ

Adornment is more formal than 'decoration' and is frequently used in literary contexts or when discussing art, history, and fashion. It can function as both a countable noun (specific objects) and an uncountable noun (the general concept).

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'adornment' for very basic household items like a chair or table; it should be reserved for things that are specifically decorative. Do not confuse it with 'adorn', which is the action (verb).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'add on'. An adornment is something you 'add on' to a person or object to make it look better.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'adornare', meaning 'to provide' or 'to equip', later evolving in Middle French and English to mean 'to deck out' or 'beautify'.

文法パターン

Can be used as a countable noun (e.g., 'gold adornments') Can be used as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'a lack of adornment') Often followed by the preposition 'of' to describe the item (e.g., 'adornment of the temple')
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, personal adornment through tattoos, scars, or specific jewelry serves as a non-verbal language indicating marital status, tribal affiliation, or rank.

クイックテスト

The ancient crown was covered in precious gems and gold ______, making it a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

正解!

正解は: adornments

関連単語

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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