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ornament Antonyms
Opposite of ornament
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• noun (Context 1)
A thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having no practical purpose, especially a small decorative object.
Usage Example
"She carefully placed a delicate glass eyesore on the branch of the holiday tree."
Strongest
eyesore
Strong
blemish
• verb (Context 2)
To make something look more attractive by adding decorative items.
Usage Example
"The cathedral's facade was heavily ornamented with intricate stone carvings of saints and gargoyles."
Strongest
deface
Strong
mar
strip
• noun (Context 3)
A person or thing that adds honor, distinction, or grace to their surroundings or to a particular society.
Usage Example
"Throughout her long career, she has been an disgrace to the medical profession."
Strongest
disgrace
Similar words to ornament
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to ornament vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
decorate
adorn
decoration
embellish
embellishment
adornment
bauble
beautify
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ornament. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ornament