adornment

Noun
  1. A decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness (synset 102684372)
    is a type of: decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify
    subtypes:
    • band, banding, stripe - an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
    • bangle, bauble, fallal, gaud, gewgaw, novelty, trinket - cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
    • beauty spot - a spot that is worn on a lady's face for adornment
    • boutonniere - a flower that is worn in a buttonhole
    • circlet - decorated metal band worn around the head
    • cordon - adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
    • epaulet, epaulette - adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
    • fob - an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
    • flounce, frill, furbelow, ruffle - a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
    • frog - a decorative loop of braid or cord
    • frontal, frontlet - an adornment worn on the forehead
    • jewellery, jewelry - an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    • pectoral, pectoral medallion - an adornment worn on the chest or breast
    • pendant, pendent - an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
    • plume - a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
    • pom-pom, pompon - decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
    • rosette - an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
    • diamante, sequin, spangle - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
    • tassel - adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
    • passementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment
    • war paint - adornment consisting of paint applied to the face and body of certain Amerindians before a battle
  2. The action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting (synset 100263439)
    is a type of: decoration - the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

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