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ornament vs incrust

incrust vs ornament

ornament is a noun but incrust is not a noun.

ornament and incrust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ornament Yes No Yes No
incrust No No Yes No
As verbs, incrust is a hyponym of ornament; that is, incrust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ornament:
  • ornament: make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  • incrust: decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
ornament (noun) incrust (noun)
something used to beautify
ornament (verb) incrust (verb)
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. form a crust or a hard layer
be an ornament to cover or coat with a crust
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
Difference between ornament and incrust

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