Meaning
ornament
- decoration, adornment
In a sentence
Questo ornamento sta bene sulla mensola.
This ornament looks good on the shelf.
Hai visto il nuovo ornamento della torta?
Did you see the cake's new decoration?
Non voglio troppi ornamenti in salotto.
I don't want too many ornaments in the living room.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ornamento | masculine · singular |
| ornamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal/literary than decorazione in many contexts; common for art, architecture, jewelry, and figurative style.
- Use addobbo for festive decorations like Christmas or party decor; ornamento sounds less temporary and more aesthetic.
- Often used figuratively for a person or quality that 'embellishes' something: un ornamento della città.