Definition

1. Noun:
   • Fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones: A type of material that is decorated with small, shiny pieces to create a sparkling effect.
   • Adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing: A single, small, shiny ornament, often a sequin or rhinestone, used as decoration on garments or accessories.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fabric):

  • Her evening gown was made of a stunning silver diamante that caught the light.
  • The costume designer chose a bold red diamante for the performer's jacket.

• Noun (Ornament):

  • She carefully sewed each tiny diamante onto the veil.
  • A single loose diamante had fallen from the hem of the dress.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe items decorated with such ornaments.
  • She accessorized with a diamante hair clip.
  • The club's decor featured diamante curtains.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhinestone: A type of artificial gemstone, often used as a ornament.
• Sequins: Small, shiny disks, a common form of used on fabric.
• Paillette: A larger, often shiny spangle or sequin.

Synonyms

• Spangle: A small thin piece of glittering material, especially one of many used to ornament a dress.
• Glitter: Small, shiny particles or decorations.
• Decoration: A thing that serves as an ornament.

Related Phrases

• Diamante trim: A decorative border made of shiny ornaments on fabric.
  • The dress was finished with a delicate diamante trim.
• Diamante detailing: The specific decorative work involving shiny ornaments.
  • The bag's elegance came from its intricate diamante detailing.

Noun

1. fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones
2. adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing