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DECORATION Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word decoration. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word decoration. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DECORATION

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ornament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something used to beautify

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be an ornament to

ornamentation
nounn
noun

• the state of being ornamented

• something used to beautify

• the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

accent
nounn
noun

• distinctive manner of oral expression

• special importance or significance

• the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

• the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

• a diacritical mark used to indicate stress or placed above a vowel to indicate a special pronunciation

verb

• to stress, single out as important

• put stress on; utter with an accent

accessory
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

• a supplementary component that improves capability

• someone who helps another person commit a crime

adjective satellite

• aiding and abetting in a crime

• furnishing added support

adornment
nounn
noun

• a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

• the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting

beautification
nounn
noun

• the act of making something more beautiful

embellishment
nounn
noun

• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

• a superfluous ornament

• the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

enhancement
nounn
noun

• an improvement that makes something more agreeable

finery
nounn
noun

• elaborate or showy attire and accessories

frill
nounn
noun

• (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs

• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• ornamental objects of no great value

garnish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration

• any decoration added as a trimming or adornment

verb

• take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

trimmings
nounn
noun

• the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

medal
nounn
noun

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

medallion
nounn
noun

• any of various large ancient Greek coins

• a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat)

• an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of meat) "medallions of veal"

palm
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

• a linear unit based on the length or width of the human hand

• any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

verb

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

ribbon
nounn
noun

• any long object resembling a thin line

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• a long strip of inked material for making characters on paper with a typewriter

• notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming

laurel wreath
nounn
noun

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

Best Hypernyms For DECORATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for decoration, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
accessory accolade adornment artefact artifact award beautification embellishment enhancement finery finicky frippery garnish gilding honor honour laurels ornament ostentation tinsel trimming embellisher prettification
Phrases (1)
change of state

Alternatives for ORNAMENT

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