Synonyms & related words for decoration

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of decoration — including ornamentation, ornament, adornment, decor, medal, embellishment. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to decoration

Explore words related to decoration — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include titivation, decorative, decorate, medallion, overdecorate, adorner, fallals, bedecking. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for decoration

Common synonyms for decoration include ornamentation, ornament, adornment, decor, medal, embellishment, ribbon, garniture — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does decoration come from?

The word decoration breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root decor-, from Latin decus (“beauty, grace”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.