ornamentation

• Nom désignant l'état de ce qui est orné, un élément servant à décorer quelque chose, ou le processus d'ajout d'éléments décoratifs à un objet ou un espace.

A noun referring to the state of being decorated, an item used to beautify something, or the act of adding decorative elements to an object or space.

indénombrable

1. State of being decoratedB2formal

   The condition or quality of having decorative features or embellishments.

   État d'être orné

   • The ornamentation of the cathedral was breathtaking.
   • The room's ornamentation reflected the owner's wealth.
   • Minimalist design often avoids excessive ornamentation.

   Synonymesadornmentdecorationembellishmentornateness

2. Decorative itemB2formal

   An object or element used to beautify or adorn something.

   Ornement décoratif

   • The shelf was filled with small ornamentations from around the world.
   • She used seashells as ornamentation for the mirror frame.
   • The dress had intricate ornamentation made of beads and lace.

   Synonymesadornmentbaubledecorationembellishmentfrillgarnishornamenttrinket

3. Act of embellishingC1formal

   The process or action of adding decorative details to something.

   Ornementation (action d'orner)

   • The ornamentation of the manuscript took months to complete.
   • He focused on the ornamentation of the cake with edible flowers.
   • The architect specialized in the ornamentation of public buildings.

   Synonymesadornmentbeautificationdecorationembellishmenttrimming