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decoration Antonyms

Opposite of decoration

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• noun (Context 1)

An item, object, or feature that is added to something to make it look more attractive.

Usage Example

"We spent the afternoon making paper decorations for the upcoming festival."

Strong
blemish
eyesore

• noun (Context 2)

The process or art of making something look more attractive, typically by adding ornamental features.

Usage Example

"She has a keen eye for interior defacement and completely transformed the living room."

Strong
defacement
Weak
spoliation

• noun (Context 3)

A medal, badge, or similar award given as a mark of honor, especially for military bravery or distinguished civil service.

Usage Example

"The veteran proudly wore his military demerit on his lapel during the memorial service."

Weak
demerit

Similar words to decoration

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to decoration vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

ornament
ornamentation
medal
adornment
award
badge
embellishment
beautification
See all synonyms of decoration

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Decoration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/decoration
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