Adornment and Ostentation

Adornment

Adornment noun - Something that decorates or beautifies.
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Synonyms for Adornment

Ostentation and adornment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ostentation" instead a noun "Adornment".

Nearby Words: adorned, adorning

Ostentation

Ostentation noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.
Usage example: the sheer ostentation of the rock star's mansion was overwhelming

Adornment and ostentation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adornment" instead a noun "Ostentation".

Nearby Words: ostentatious, ostentatiously
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