trim vs adornment

adornment vs trim

trim and adornment both are nouns.

trim is an adjective but adornment is not an adjective.

trim is a verb but adornment is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
trim	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
adornment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, adornment is a hypernym of trim; that is, adornment is a word with a broader meaning than trim:

trim: a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
adornment: a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness

trim (noun)	adornment (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape	the action of decorating yourself with something colorful and interesting
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment	a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance

trim (adjective)	adornment (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance

trim (verb)	adornment (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Difference between trim and adornment

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