ornament
Purely aesthetic object
An ornament is a decorative object or detail that adds beauty rather than serving a practical function: Christmas ornaments, architectural ornaments.
The word extends to anything that enhances or adorns: She was an ornament to the profession.
To ornament something is to decorate it, typically with flourishes or embellishments: The manuscript was ornamented with gold leaf.
Showy, worthless ornament
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- knickknackSmall decorative object
- curioOdd collectible item
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
tchotchke · bibelot · gewgaw · bric-a-brac · keepsake · memento · collectible · miniature
Metallic decorative strips
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
- garlandDecorative strand of foliage
- baubleShowy, worthless ornament
- starLuminous astronomical object
angel · lights · ribbon · bow · snowflake · nutcracker · stocking · icicle
Made manually, not machined
- carvedCut to create form
- engravedCut into surface
- beadworkStrung ornament craft
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
inlay · etched · gilded · lacquered · enameled · embossed · fretwork · marquetry
Decorative top element
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- friezeOrnamental architectural band
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- pedimentTriangular architectural crowning element
capital · tracery · gargoyle · relief · bracket · spandrel · pilaster · architrave
Add decorative elements
- beautifyMake more attractive
- garnishDecorative food topping
- bedeckTo ornament elaborately
- festoonOrnamental hanging chain
trim · deck · drape · accessorize · bejewel · gild · grace · enrich
Spiritual clan symbol
- talismanMagical protective charm
- amuletWorn protective token
- fetishIrrational devotion to something
- charmAttractive personal quality
icon · emblem · effigy · reliquary · votive · mandala · dreamcatcher · hamsa
bauble
Showy, worthless ornament
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- knickknackSmall decorative object
- curioOdd collectible item
figurine · tchotchke · bibelot · gewgaw · bric-a-brac · keepsake · memento · collectible · miniature · objet
tinsel
Metallic decorative strips
star · angel · lights · ribbon · bow · snowflake · nutcracker · stocking · icicle · gingerbread
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
filigree · inlay · etched · gilded · lacquered · enameled · embossed · fretwork · marquetry · cloisonné
finial
Decorative top element
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
- friezeOrnamental architectural band
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
pediment · capital · tracery · gargoyle · relief · bracket · spandrel · pilaster · architrave · entablature
embellish
Add decorative elements
festoon · trim · deck · drape · accessorize · bejewel · gild · grace · enrich · spruce
totem
Spiritual clan symbol
charm · icon · emblem · effigy · reliquary · votive · mandala · dreamcatcher · hamsa
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- charmAttractive personal quality
- locketHinged pendant holding keepsakes
cameo · medallion · pin · anklet · hairpin · tiara · diadem · choker · bangle · clasp
trill
Rapid pitch oscillation
arpeggio · vibrato · cadenza · glissando · tremolo · run · melisma · roulade
- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Santa, Christmas Eve
- curioscurios, curio, curiosities, curiosity, knickknacks
- decorationstrim, wreaths, accent, garlands, garnish
- decorative artpainting, sculpture, vase, pottery, tapestry
- decorative craftswreath, garland, lace, tapestry, embroidery
- Delicate Thingsbutterfly wing, spider web, bubble, soap bubble, eggshell
- Christmas ornamentsFestive tree decorations
- ornamental plantsVegetation grown for aesthetics
- hood ornamentDecorative vehicle figurine
- lawn ornament
- heavily ornamented
- garden ornamentDecorative outdoor display item
ornamental, ornaments, ornamented, ornamentation, ornamenting, unornamented, ornamentals