อังกฤษ

adornment

gb/ədˈɔɹnmənt/ us/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
C1 อังกฤษ
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม C1 entity
1

decoration that makes attractive

something you add or wear to look nicer.

รูปแบบการใช้: [an adornment] (to/for) [something] | [adornments]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners often confuse adornment (a decoration) with advertisement (marketing).
คำพ้องความหมาย
ornament (Very close in meaning; often suggests something decorative and non-essential.) | decoration (Broader and more everyday; can refer to any decorative item.) | embellishment (Often suggests added decorative detail, sometimes excessive.) | accessory (Common in fashion; may be practical as well as decorative.)
คำตรงข้าม
plainness (The absence of decoration or extra detail.) | simplicity (A style with few or no decorative extras.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
hair adornment |bridal adornments |gold adornment |floral adornment |decorative adornments |ornate adornments |simple adornment |traditional adornments |costume adornments |adornments and accessories
หัวข้อ
appearance |fashion |arts_culture |daily_life
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • She wore a small adornment in her hair.
  • The vase is an adornment on the shelf.
คำนาม formal C1 action
2

act of decorating something

the way something is decorated.

รูปแบบการใช้: the adornment of [something]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may use adornment where decoration is more natural in casual speech.
คำพ้องความหมาย
decoration (More common and neutral; can refer to the act or the items used.) | ornamentation (Often used for design details on buildings or objects; slightly technical/formal.) | embellishment (Focuses on added decorative details, sometimes unnecessary.)
คำตรงข้าม
austerity (A style that avoids decoration.) | simplicity (A preference for minimal decoration.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
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
หัวข้อ
arts_culture |appearance |home
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • The adornment of the hall took all afternoon.
คำนาม formal C2 entity
3

person or thing adding distinction

someone or something that makes a place or group look better.

รูปแบบการใช้: an adornment to [place/group/thing]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
This figurative use is formal; in everyday speech, people often say credit, pride, or asset instead.
คำพ้องความหมาย
asset (Emphasizes usefulness or value rather than beauty.) | credit (Emphasizes honor or praise brought to someone or something.) | pride (Emphasizes something admired and celebrated.)
คำตรงข้าม
disgrace (Something that brings shame rather than honor or attractiveness.) | liability (Something that is a burden rather than a benefit.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
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
หัวข้อ
society |evaluation |education
ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
  • The new library is an adornment to the town.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
adornment
IPA
GB/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
US/ədˈɔɹnmənt/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
ad - orn - ment (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (orn)
รูปคำ
Noun
  • Base: adornment
  • Plural: adornment, adornments
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
adornments noun
Core family
adorn verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unadorned adjective
วลีและสำนวน

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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • 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.

ตัวอย่าง
  • The room was painted white and left without adornment.
  • He spoke without adornment, focusing on the facts.
  • The design is elegant even without adornment.

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