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encrust vs ornament

ornament vs encrust

encrust is not a noun while ornament is a noun.

encrust and ornament both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encrust No No Yes No
ornament Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ornament is a hypernym of encrust; that is, ornament is a word with a broader meaning than encrust:
  • encrust: decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
  • ornament: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Other hypernyms of encrust include adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace.
encrust (noun) ornament (noun)
something used to beautify
encrust (verb) ornament (verb)
form a crust or a hard layer make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
cover or coat with a crust be an ornament to
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
Difference between encrust and ornament

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