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n. - The action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting; A decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness.

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  • adornment is never anything except a reflection of the heart.
  • It was virtually barren of soldiers and was very austere in adornment.
  • A cameo was pinned to the center of her collar and her only other adornment was a silver wristwatch on a black leather strap.
  • Closely veiled, and without any kind of adornment -- on this
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