festoon (Meaning)
festoon (n)
a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers suspended between two points; used on pottery or in architectural work
flower chains suspended in curves between points as a decoration
festoon (v)
decorate with strings of flowers
festoon (n.)
A garland or wreath hanging in a depending curve, used in decoration for festivals, etc.; anything arranged in this way.
A carved ornament consisting of flowers, and leaves, intermixed or twisted together, wound with a ribbon, and hanging or depending in a natural curve. See Illust. of Bucranium.
festoon (v. t.)
To form in festoons, or to adorn with festoons.
Synonyms & Antonyms of festoon
Synonyms:
- ribbon
- pearl
- wreathe
- trap
- chase
- boss
- caparison
- fillet
- hang
- bedizen
- do up
- embroider
- emblaze
- fringe
- fancify
- freshen
- appliqué
- accessorize
- trick (out)
- gild
- smarten
- feather
- diamond
- figure
- fancy up
- spruce (up)
- brighten
- dress up
- do
- gussy up
- filigree
- lace
- gem
- glitz (up)
- furbelow
- doll up
- braid
- garland
Antonyms:
festoon Sentence Examples
- The Christmas tree was festooned with ornaments and tinsel.
- The doorway was festooned with balloons and streamers for the party.
- The bride's hair was festooned with flowers.
- The car was festooned with flags and ribbons for the parade.
- The garden was festooned with colorful flowers in the springtime.
- The room was festooned with fairy lights for the celebration.
- The chandelier was festooned with crystals, sparkling in the light.
- The walls were festooned with paintings and photographs.
- The fence was festooned with climbing ivy, creating a beautiful green wall.
- The dress was festooned with sequins, adding a touch of glamour.
FAQs About the word festoon
a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves, an embellishment consisting of a decorative representation of a string of flowers sus
decorate,adorn, trim, beautify, array, garnish, pretty (up), paint, ornament,drape
disfigure, deface, deface, spoil, reveal, streamline, simplify, strip, streamline, disfigure
The Christmas tree was festooned with ornaments and tinsel.
The doorway was festooned with balloons and streamers for the party.
The bride's hair was festooned with flowers.
The car was festooned with flags and ribbons for the parade.
