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gimcrack vs decoration

decoration vs gimcrack

gimcrack and decoration both are nouns.

gimcrack is an adjective but decoration is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gimcrack Yes Yes No No
decoration Yes No No No
As nouns, decoration is a hypernym of gimcrack; that is, decoration is a word with a broader meaning than gimcrack:
  • gimcrack: ornamental objects of no great value
  • decoration: something used to beautify
Other hypernyms of gimcrack include ornament, ornamentation.
gimcrack (noun) decoration (noun)
ornamental objects of no great value the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)
something used to beautify
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
gimcrack (adjective) decoration (adjective)
tastelessly showy
Difference between gimcrack and decoration

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