Definitions

parquetry

[pahr-ki-tree] / ˈpɑr kɪ tri /

NOUN

decoration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

color design finery ornament plaque ribbon trinket wreath

STRONG

arabesque bauble braid curlicue dingbat doodad extravagance festoon filigree flounce flourish fretwork frill frippery furbelow fuss garbage garnish gewgaws gilt gimcracks gingerbread inlay lace scroll sequin spangle thing tinsel trimming

WEAK

appliqué fandangle garniture tooling

Antonyms

STRONG

plainness

WEAK

eyesore

Example Sentences

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"The floors are all laid in patterns of different coloured woods—a sort of mosaic—" "Parquetry."

From Nobody by Warner, Susan