B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
adornment
Verb
adorn
Adjetivo
adorned
Relacionado
adorner
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: adornments

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
adornment
Verb
adorn
Adjetivo
adorned
Relacionado
adorner

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

rich in adornment

Highly decorated

without adornment

Simply or plainly presented

means of adornment

Ways or tools used to decorate

Frequentemente confundido com

adornment vs adoration

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

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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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).

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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'.

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: adornments

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