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ornamentation

[/ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: ornamentations
ornamentação
1. The action or art of decorating something
The ornamentation of the cathedral took several years to complete.
A ornamentação da catedral levou vários anos para ser concluída.
2. Decorative objects or details added to something
The dress was covered in intricate ornamentation.
O vestido estava coberto de ornamentação intrincada.
3. In music, embellishments or decorative notes added to a melody
The ornamentation in Baroque music is quite elaborate.
A ornamentação na música Barroca é bastante elaborada.
Synonyms
decorationembellishmentadornmentgarnish
Antonyms
plainnesssimplicitybareness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ornamentação
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ornamentação
preferred term in formal and business contexts
Portugal
ornamentação
equivalent term used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ornament of society
excessive ornamentation
ornamental details
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