decoration
English Thesaurus
1. the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | change of state, |
| definition | : | the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | adornment, |
| definition | : | the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | window dressing, |
| definition | : | the decoration of shop windows (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | trimming, |
| definition | : | the act of adding decoration (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tessellation, |
| definition | : | the act of adorning with mosaic (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | figuration, |
| definition | : | decorating with a design (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tattoo, |
| definition | : | the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | marking, |
| definition | : | the act of making a visible mark on a surface (noun.act) |
2. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | adornment, |
| definition | : | a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | arabesque, |
| definition | : | an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | architectural ornament, |
| definition | : | (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | beading, beadwork, |
| definition | : | ornamentation with beads (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bow, |
| definition | : | a decorative interlacing of ribbons (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | brass, |
| definition | : | an ornament or utensil made of brass (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | centerpiece, centrepiece, |
| definition | : | something placed at the center of something else (as on a table) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | christmas tree, |
| definition | : | an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cockade, |
| definition | : | an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | embellishment, |
| definition | : | a superfluous ornament (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | finial, |
| definition | : | an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gargoyle, |
| definition | : | an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | garnish, |
| definition | : | any decoration added as a trimming or adornment (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | graffiti, graffito, |
| definition | : | a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hanging, wall hanging, |
| definition | : | decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hood ornament, |
| definition | : | an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | encrustation, incrustation, |
| definition | : | a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | inlay, |
| definition | : | a decoration made by fitting pieces of wood into prepared slots in a surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | decor, interior decoration, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | knob, pommel, |
| definition | : | an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | lunula, |
| definition | : | a crescent-shaped metal ornament of the Bronze Age (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | molding, moulding, |
| definition | : | a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nailhead, |
| definition | : | something resembling the head of a nail that is used as an ornamental device (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | necklet, |
| definition | : | decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | overlay, |
| definition | : | a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rosemaling, |
| definition | : | a Scandinavian style of carved or painted decoration (as on furniture or walls or dinnerware) consisting of floral motifs (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | set decoration, |
| definition | : | a decoration used as part of the set of a theatrical or movie production (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sgraffito, |
| definition | : | a ceramic or mural decoration made by scratching off a surface layer to reveal the ground (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | spiral, volute, |
| definition | : | ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | sprig, |
| definition | : | an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | rivet, stud, |
| definition | : | ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fin, tail fin, tailfin, |
| definition | : | one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tinsel, |
| definition | : | a showy decoration that is basically valueless (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | tracery, |
| definition | : | decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | wind bell, wind chime, |
| definition | : | a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | garnish, |
| definition | : | something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration (noun.food) |
3. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | distinguished service medal, |
| definition | : | a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibility (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | distinguished service cross, |
| definition | : | a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | navy cross, |
| definition | : | a United States Navy decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | distinguished flying cross, |
| definition | : | a United States Air Force decoration for heroism while participating in an aerial flight (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | air medal, |
| definition | : | a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | bronze star, bronze star medal, |
| definition | : | a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious service (except in aerial flight) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | oak leaf cluster, |
| definition | : | a United States military decoration consisting of bronze or silver oak leaves and acorns awarded to anyone who has won a given medal before (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | victoria cross, |
| definition | : | a British military decoration for gallantry (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | distinguished conduct medal, |
| definition | : | a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in the field (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | croix de guerre, |
| definition | : | a French military decoration for gallantry (noun.communication) |
4. the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
5. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
6. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | decorate, |
| definition | : | award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to (verb.social) |
7. the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
8. something used to beautify (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | decorate, dress, |
| definition | : | provide with decoration (verb.contact) |
9. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | decorate, |
| definition | : | award a mark of honor, such as a medal, to (verb.social) |
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