Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,905,918,755 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

diamante

   Also found in: Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
di·a·man·te or di·a·man·té  (d-män-t)
n.
1. A small, glittering ornament, such as a rhinestone or a sequin, applied to fabric or a garment.
2. Fabric that has been covered with many of these ornaments.
[French diamanté, decorated with diamonds, from diamant, diamond; see diamond.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.diamante - adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
sequin, spangle
adornment - a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
2.diamante - fabric covered with glittering ornaments such as sequins or rhinestones
cloth, fabric, textile, material - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
And, of course, accessorise every outfit with diamante brooches, strings of pearls and an eye-catching clutch.
Fashion insider; Diamonds and pearls. by The Mirror (London, England)
uk Assistant: Nicola Muldoon CAPTION(S): Champagne sequin & bead detail dress, pounds 180, Karen Millen @ Frasers; stone necklace, pounds 25 & bracelet, pounds 16, Monsoon; diamante sandals, pounds 69, Autograph @ Marks & Spencer; Silver beaded detail dress, pounds 65, Kate Moss @ Topshop; black stone and diamante necklace, pounds 29.
fashion: Glitter sweet symphony; New Year frocks Sparkle at parties ... by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
A lot of this year's bridal gowns are embellished with pearls and diamante so the flowers look fabulous with added detail of pearl drops and diamante detail," says florist Hilary Maddren.
Perfect finishing touches by Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England)
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.