decoration

The word “decoration” has 4 syllables: dec-o-ra-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdɛk.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for decoration?

In the thesaurus, “decoration” has 124 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for decoration along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for decoration

accolade
adornment
apparel
applause
arabesque
award
badge
bauble
bays
beautifier
beautifying
bedecking
bedizenment
bells and whistles
blazonry
blue ribbon
braid
bravo
bric-a-brac
caparison
chichi
citation
color
colors
commendation
compliment
cross
crown
cup
curlicue
design
designing
dingbat
distinction
doodad
elaboration
embellisher
embellishment
emblazonry
emblem
embossment
embroidery
encomium
enhancement
enrichment
eulogy
extravagance
fal-lal
fancywork
fandangle
festoon
festooning
figure
filigree
finery
flounce
flourish
foofaraw
fretwork
frill
frippery
frosting
froufrou
furbelow
furnishings
fuss
garbage
garnish
garnishing
garnishment
garniture
garter
gewgaws
gilt
gimcracks
gingerbread
glitter
hallelujah
homage
honor
honorable mention
illumination
improvement
inlay
kudo
kudos
lace
laurel
laurels
medal
mention
order
ornament
ornamentation
paean
panegyric
parquetry
pattern
plaque
plate
plaudit
plume
premium
prize
purple heart
redecorating
regalia
ribbon
ruffle
scroll
sequin
setoff
spangle
star
thing
tinsel
tooling
trappings
tribute
trim
trimming
trinket
trophy
wreath

Antonyms for decoration

blemish
blot
criticism
decrease
defacement
disfigurement
eyesore
plainness
scar
spot
stain

Meanings of decoration

noun
1. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
2. That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
3. Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
4. The use of exotic sugars as decoys to distract the immune system of a host.

Example Sentences

The decoration on the cake was made with fresh flowers.
They bought new decoration for the living room walls.
The holiday decoration in the town square was impressive.
She specializes in decoration for weddings and special events.
The decoration of the restaurant gives it a cozy feel.

On this page you'll find 135 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to decoration, such as: accolade, adornment, apparel, applause, arabesque, award, badge.

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