Basic Details
Word: Ornament
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A decorative item used to make something look more attractive.
Synonyms: Decoration, embellishment, adornment
Antonyms: Plainness, simplicity
Idioms and Phrases
- All that glitters is not gold: Things that seem valuable or attractive may not be. Example: "She thought the diamond ring was perfect, but all that glitters is not gold; it could have been fake."
- Diamond in the rough: Someone or something with potential but lacking polish or refinement. Example: "He is a diamond in the rough; with proper guidance, he could become a great artist."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The Christmas tree was decorated with beautiful ornaments that sparkled in the light.
Example 2: She added a colourful ornament to her dress to make it more interesting for the party.
Example 3: The old church was filled with stunning ornaments that told stories of the past.
Fun Fact
Did you know that ornaments have been used since ancient times? The oldest known ornaments date back to around 30,000 BC and were made from shells and other natural materials!
Famous Quote
"We are all ornaments in the world, and to chase happiness, we must first decorate ourselves with kindness." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ornament" mean?
a) A type of plant
b) A decorative item
c) A kind of tool
d) A style of cooking
Answer: b) A decorative item
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ornament"?
a) Simplicity
b) Decoration
c) Tool
d) Furniture
Answer: b) Decoration
3. Which word is an antonym of "ornament"?
a) Adornment
b) Embellishment
c) Plainness
d) Decoration
Answer: c) Plainness
4. Which sentence uses "ornament" correctly?
a) The ornament was too heavy to lift.
b) I ate the ornament for lunch.
c) He hung a sparkling ornament on the tree.
d) The ornament ran very fast.
Answer: c) He hung a sparkling ornament on the tree.
5. Which idiom suggests that appearances can be deceiving, similar to the concept of an ornament?
a) Diamond in the rough
b) All that glitters is not gold
c) Busy as a bee
d) On cloud nine
Answer: b) All that glitters is not gold
