adornment
gb/ədˈɔɹnmənt/ us/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
C1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
C1
entity
1
decoration that makes attractive
something you add or wear to look nicer.
Vzorec užití:
[an adornment] (to/for) [something] | [adornments]
Častá chyba:
Learners often confuse adornment (a decoration) with advertisement (marketing).
Synonyma
ornament (Very close in meaning; often suggests something decorative and non-essential.)
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decoration (Broader and more everyday; can refer to any decorative item.)
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embellishment (Often suggests added decorative detail, sometimes excessive.)
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accessory (Common in fashion; may be practical as well as decorative.)
Antonyma
plainness (The absence of decoration or extra detail.)
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simplicity (A style with few or no decorative extras.)
Kolokace
hair adornment
|bridal adornments
|gold adornment
|floral adornment
|decorative adornments
|ornate adornments
|simple adornment
|traditional adornments
|costume adornments
|adornments and accessories
Témata
appearance
|fashion
|arts_culture
|daily_life
Příklady
- The necklace was a simple adornment that brightened her outfit.
- The room felt calmer after they removed most of the wall adornments.
- Fresh flowers are a cheap adornment for the table.
Učební příklady
- She wore a small adornment in her hair.
- The vase is an adornment on the shelf.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
action
2
act of decorating something
the way something is decorated.
Vzorec užití:
the adornment of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use adornment where decoration is more natural in casual speech.
Synonyma
decoration (More common and neutral; can refer to the act or the items used.)
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ornamentation (Often used for design details on buildings or objects; slightly technical/formal.)
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embellishment (Focuses on added decorative details, sometimes unnecessary.)
Antonyma
austerity (A style that avoids decoration.)
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simplicity (A preference for minimal decoration.)
Kolokace
the adornment of the church
|the adornment of the home
|architectural adornment
|interior adornment
|excessive adornment
|simple adornment
|rich adornment
|ornamental adornment
|adornment and decoration
|adornment of the façade
Témata
arts_culture
|appearance
|home
Příklady
- The building’s adornment reflects the tastes of the period.
- They argued over the adornment of the stage for the ceremony.
- In this style, structure matters more than adornment.
Učební příklady
- The adornment of the hall took all afternoon.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C2
entity
3
person or thing adding distinction
someone or something that makes a place or group look better.
Vzorec užití:
an adornment to [place/group/thing]
Častá chyba:
This figurative use is formal; in everyday speech, people often say credit, pride, or asset instead.
Synonyma
asset (Emphasizes usefulness or value rather than beauty.)
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credit (Emphasizes honor or praise brought to someone or something.)
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pride (Emphasizes something admired and celebrated.)
Antonyma
disgrace (Something that brings shame rather than honor or attractiveness.)
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liability (Something that is a burden rather than a benefit.)
Kolokace
an adornment to the city
|an adornment to the university
|a cultural adornment
|a moral adornment
|a social adornment
|an adornment of society
|an adornment to the community
Témata
society
|evaluation
|education
Příklady
- Her research is an adornment to the institution as well as a real contribution.
- The park is an adornment to the neighborhood.
- He was praised as an adornment to the profession.
Učební příklady
- The new library is an adornment to the town.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
adornment
IPA
GB/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
US/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ad - orn - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (orn)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: adornment
- Plural: adornment, adornments
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
an adornment to [place/group/thing]
1/ən ədˈɔɹnmənt tə plˈeɪsɡɹˈupθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
adds honor or beauty
make a place or group look better.
Příklady
- The new museum is an adornment to the waterfront.
- She is widely regarded as an adornment to the department.
- The award was described as an adornment to the company’s reputation.
for adornment
1/fɚ ədˈɔɹnmənt/
fixed phrase
formal
for decoration, not function
only to make something look nicer.
Příklady
- The beads were worn for adornment rather than to show status.
- Some buttons on the jacket are purely for adornment.
- The extra stitching is there for adornment, not strength.
personal adornment
1/pˈɚsənəl ədˈɔɹnmənt/
fixed phrase
jewelry and decorative accessories
things like jewelry you wear to look nice.
Příklady
- The store sells watches and other items of personal adornment.
- In some cultures, tattoos are considered a form of personal adornment.
- She chose simple personal adornment for the interview.
without adornment
1/wɪðˈaʊt ədˈɔɹnmənt/
fixed phrase
literary
plain; not decorated
simple, with no decoration.
Příklady
- The room was painted white and left without adornment.
- He spoke without adornment, focusing on the facts.
- The design is elegant even without adornment.