noun
definition
A decoration; that which adorns.
example
The draperies did little to keep out the light; rather, they were mainly there as adornment for the windows.
definition
The act of decorating.
Examples of adornments in a Sentence
English cottage style decorating focused on antique and lace adornments.
Among its interior adornments is an onyx font, some fine wood carving in the choir, and the silver doors to the shrines of its chapels.
Most are plain metal, but some boast adornments like gemstones or enamel.
After diligent experimentation with a hundred wild and wonderous head adornments, I finally found out that I only look good in cowboy hats.
Depending on your style, you can add unique accessories and adornments to finish off your outfits.
This improvement was projected to include the damming of the Charles river, and the creation of a great freshwater basin, with drive-ways of reclaimed land along the shores, and other adornments, somewhat after the model of the Alster basins at Hamburg.
They were supplied with simpler weapons and adornments, but even so their clothes had hundreds of stamped gold plates and strips of various shapes sewn on to them.
Qatadah and As-Suddi said, The splendor of this worldly life means the beautiful adornments of the life of this world.
For example, if you choose a teddy bear theme, you can create teddy-shaped cakes, cupcakes with teddy adornments, and teddy bear cookies.
Manufacturers carefully recreate the furniture piece using the same type of wood as the earlier cabinets and include the same special features, adornments and embellishments as the original style.
Modern French country furniture pays tribute to these roots in its simple lines, limited adornments, and natural-colored stains and paint.
Lyndhurst is especially popular during the holiday season when the manor house and grounds are decorated with thousands of lights, decorated Christmas trees, and other Victorian holiday adornments.
Adornments such as glass knobs or rustic metal pulls add a cottage feel to a piece of furniture.
The packaging looks similar for each of them; a sleek black compact without any adornments.
The right flowers will add a burst of color and texture even if the dress lacks adornments.
Since some brides require attendants to pay for most of their own adornments, inexpensive options will be most appreciated.
A casual wedding dress with few adornments can be worn again and again.
In fact, less is more when it comes to dress adornments.
Modern wedding cake designs are quite varied and may make use of avant-garde adornments, bright colors, or unique toppers.
Coat a cake evenly with buttercream frosting using a flat spatula, and then pipe on decorative shell borders or adornments on the cake with a pastry bag and tip.
If you're using a non-greasy frosting, cut-paper snowflakes can serve as elegant adornments for cupcakes or small holiday cakes.
You'll find features such as ruffles and adornments like lady bugs, strawberries and rainbows.
Satiny ribbons and tiered ruffles are common adornments on birthday-appropriate dresses.
Murals, themed accessories (lamps, tables, etc.), outdoor sculptures, and themed lounge adornments complete these ships' integrated décor.
From large, elaborate designs to simple studs with a coordinating stone, these earrings are highly meaningful adornments for anyone interested in beautiful gems and graceful metals.
This allows the natural beauty of the pearl to stand out without other stones or adornments detracting from the pearl's quality.
From any number of fishnet styles to hose with various adornments, you can get whatever you need to make a romantic evening that much more exciting.
Direct trauma and/or delayed type hypersensitivity reaction to nickel may occur from nasal rings and jewelry, facial adornments which as of 2004 are increasingly popular.
Unlike some cultures, the funeral is a simple affair with no music, flowers, or other adornments.
Small clips may use as few as only two or three rhinestones, while larger clips may use a dozen or more of the sparkly adornments.
If you decide on fresh flower hair adornments, be sure to include the pieces in your florist's order.
When you look at the history of medieval hairstyles, braids, adornments and lavish updos were the norm.
However, unlike a beach bikini, there is no shaping, trim or adornments to allow you to strut in style.
Choose from adornments such as pink flamingos or bow-sporting fish on the soft terry cover ups made just for girls.
Venus' clothing styles are cut in such a way as to celebrate the curves of the female form, and their accessories are true adornments with necklaces and belly chains that lglitter spectacularly against the body.
Some styles are completely simple, while others boast details like ruching, crystal adornments, ruffles and full skirts.
Simple summer dresses are simple because they come with a minimum of adornments, but that allows you to dress them up or down as the occasion dictates.
Certain adornments, like rhinestones and studs, are perennial favorites that never truly go out of style, but may not always be appropriate for all occasions.
Like most designers of that time, she used luxurious fabrics like crepe, velvet, chiffon, and knits to create her gowns, and embellished them with lace, rhinestones, sequins, and other adornments.
Types of decoration include glass painting, beads and other surface adornments.
This set comes with a mounting slip so you can place it on a windowsill, and you could easily dress it up with holiday ribbons, sprigs of Christmas flowers, or other adornments.
Once you have your rings to make candle wreaths, all that is required are some embellishments and other adornments.
Simply visit a home improvement center or a holiday shop such as Mr. Christmas for adornments and lights.
A floral wreath with matching adornments on the arms or wrists and ballet flats will finish off your look.
Let your creativity take over and affix small adornments over the body of the suit.
During this time, contemporary murals were painted showing the facial adornments of the performers in these entertainments.
Naturally occurring moissanite crystals are too miniscule for use in jewelry, and it wasn't until a lab process was created to grow large, single crystals that moissanite became a practical choice for engagement rings and other adornments.
In reality, however, cubic zirconia is a beautiful synthetic gemstone with many desirable properties suitable for the finest adornments, including high quality engagement rings.
Milgrain edges are simple adornments to several of these band styles, and multiple widths are available for both men and women.
The carat weight is 1.5 and the ring does not have any other adornments.