self-adornment

self-a·dorn·ment

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Definitions of self-adornment word

noun self-adornment something that adds attractiveness; ornament; accessory: the adornments and furnishings of a room. 1
noun self-adornment ornamentation; embellishment: personal adornment. 1

before 1470

One of the 25% oldest English words

1470-80; adorn + -ment; replacing late Middle English aournement < Middle French

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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