Antonyms for decorations

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dek-uh-rey-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛk əˈreɪ ʃən

Definition of decorations

Origin : early 15c., "action of decorating, beautification," from Late Latin decorationem (nominative decoratio), noun of action from past participle stem of decorare (see decorate). Meaning "that which decorates" is from 1670s. As "a badge or medal worn as a mark of honor," it is attested from 1816 (often in plural, decorations).

noun beautification, embellishment
noun particular type of embellishment
noun medal of honor

Example sentences :

He may have seen twenty engagements, and be covered with decorations and medals.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Cars, costumes, banners and decorations were all designed by this imp of ten.
Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards

And nothing could have been more rudimentary than its decorations.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Certainly the decorations are on account of me coming downstairs.
Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

Let us rank it, therefore, with the Medjidi decorations and pass on.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

Of all his decorations he clung only to the little red rosette of the Legion of Honor.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

The yard, which had been so attractive, was shorn of its decorations.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

In some of these churches the decorations are chiefly in mosaic, and are extremely striking.
Extract from : « Architecture » by Thomas Roger Smith

The stage was the bright spot, due to the decorations of flags, banners and bunting.
Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton

It does not owe its decorations to the hand of the architect.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine -- Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 » by Various

Synonyms for decorations

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