baubles

Decorative little nothings

Baubles are small, showy ornaments of little value—trinkets, cheap jewelry, decorative objects that catch the eye without being precious: The Christmas tree was covered in baubles.

The word often carries a dismissive tone, suggesting something flashy but worthless: He dismissed the awards as mere baubles.

In British usage, baubles commonly refers to spherical Christmas tree ornaments.

decorative

ornaments

Decorative embellishments for display

accessories · beads · sequins · spangles · charms · pendants · bijoux · finery · gewgaws · gimcracks

christmas

tinsel

Metallic decorative strips

glitter · ribbon · star topper · angel · holly · wreath · stockings · nativity · advent · festive

shiny

glittering

Shining with small flashes

lustrous · glossy · reflective · iridescent · dazzling · glinting · twinkling · radiant · polished · bright

worthless

trifles

Insignificant things

inexpensive · mass-produced · plastic · flimsy · worthless · trivial · superficial · showy · kitsch · tacky

jewelry

costume jewelry

Non-precious decorative adornments

rings · bracelets · bangles · lockets · amulets · medallions · gems · rhinestones · crystals · faux pearls

Categories
Opposites
value and significance

baublestreasures

Prized possessions or valuables

heirlooms · valuables · crown jewels · masterpieces · jewels

durability and permanence

baublesheirlooms

Objects passed through family lines

keepsakes · legacies · antiques · relics · monuments

substance vs superficiality

baublesessentials

Indispensable items or elements

necessities · staples · fundamentals · tools · provisions

Family

bauble

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G