emblazonment

emblazonment

A knight's shield bears a bright emblazonment of a golden lion.

Definition

Noun: - The act or process of adorning with heraldic devices or emblems: "emblazonment" refers to the decoration or embellishment of something, especially with coats of arms, symbols, or vivid designs. - The state of being decorated or displayed in a striking manner: "emblazonment" can also denote the result of such decoration — a prominent, often colorful, display. - Extravagant praise or celebration: In a figurative sense, "emblazonment" means the act of glorifying or extolling someone or something.

Usage Examples
  • (The shield was decorated with a detailed heraldic design.)
  • (The prominent display of the flag served as a decoration.)
  • (The poet’s extravagant praise celebrated the hero’s actions.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Heraldic emblazonment": a specific term in heraldry for the formal description and depiction of a coat of arms.

    • The heraldic emblazonment required precise colors and patterns. (The formal heraldic decoration followed strict rules.)
  • "Emblazonment of virtue": a figurative use meaning the public celebration of a moral quality.

    • His speech was an emblazonment of honesty and courage. (His speech praised these virtues in a vivid manner.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Emblazon (verb): to decorate or display prominently, often with symbols or praise.

    • They emblazoned the banner with the royal crest. (They decorated the banner with the crest.)
  • Emblazoned (adjective): decorated or displayed in a striking way.

    • The emblazoned shield caught everyone’s eye. (The decorated shield was very noticeable.)
Synonyms
  • Adornment: the act of adding beauty or decoration.
  • Decoration: something used to make something look more attractive.
  • Glorification: the act of praising or honoring highly.
Related Idioms
  • Blazon forth: to proclaim or display something publicly and vividly.

    • The town crier blazoned forth the news of the victory. (He announced it loudly and clearly.)
  • In full emblazonment: displayed with all possible decoration or detail.

    • The coat of arms was shown in full emblazonment at the ceremony. (It was displayed with all its heraldic details.)