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Synonyms of ornamentation

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Another word for ornamentation is decoration. Other synonyms of ornamentation are ornament, adornment, embellishment and garnishment.

Synonyms and similar words for ornamentation

nounDecoration, adornment or embellishment.

  • adornmentA decoration; that which adorns.
  • decorationThe act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  • embellishmentAn added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.
  • ornamentAn element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
  • garniture
  • garnish
  • garnishmentA judgment that a third party should pay money owing to a defendant directly to a plaintiff.

Meaning of ornamentation

  1. noun Decoration, adornment or embellishment.
  2. noun The act or process of decorating etc.
  3. noun Short notes added to a composition to emphasize certain notes and to add style.

Full definition of ornamentation

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Questions about synonyms of ornamentation

What is another word for ornamentation?
Ornamentation has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as decoration, ornament, adornment, embellishment and garnishment.
What does ornamentation mean?
Ornamentation means decoration, adornment or embellishment.

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