exornation

/ˌɛksɔːrˈneɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of embellishing or decorating something, especially language, to make it more impressive or attractive.

“The politician’s exornation of his opponent’s past mistakes was seen as a desperate attempt to win the election.”

Synonyms

  • embellishment
  • ornamentation

Antonyms

  • deterioration
  • simplification