adornment

noun. embellishment, improvement

noun. drawing, artwork that assists explanation

noun. drawing, artwork that assists explanation

noun. precious stones, metals worn as decoration

noun. paraphernalia, equipment

noun. decoration

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "act of adorning;" also "a thing which adorns;" from Old French aornement "ornament, decoration," from aorner (see adorn).

Originally, clothes were only worn for adornment or for protection against the cold.

I had brought rich materials, jewels and flowers for Rose's adornment.

"One thing more for your adornment and you'll be ready," promised Miss Smith.

It had gone to Constantinople, he said, for the adornment of the favorite sultana.

Here, as in the adornment of the palace, the most splendid lavishness had been employed.

The fire was the only adornment; all else was cheap, and some of it was tawdry.

The wearer had earned his adornment with the work of his hands.

The old simplicity had given way to elegance and luxury of adornment.

A bunch of violets seemed more appropriate for her adornment.

You already carry a red cross: let that be your only adornment.