ornamentation

noun

or·na·men·ta·tion ˌȯr-nə-mən-ˈtā-shən

-ˌmen-

Synonyms of ornamentation next

: something that ornaments : embellishment

: the act or process of ornamenting : the state of being ornamented

Examples of ornamentation in a Sentence

A bright ribbon was used for ornamentation. a ballroom with elaborate ornamentation

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Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal. —

Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Outer horses are often fancier, with innies lacking ornamentation. —

Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024 Though Victorian and Edwardian may seem near-identical at first glance, a closer look reveals significantly less ornamentation on the facade and roof, and less emphasis on the multiple floors and levels. —

Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024 This level of ornamentation is typical of Art Deco architecture. —

Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ornamentation