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Ornamental

Verb / ˌɔ:rnʌˈmentʌl / Another word for ornamental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

serving or intended as an ornament; decorative

Synonyms & similar words

decorative cosmetic decorative adorned embellished ornate fancy beautifying graceful elegant beautiful pretty artistic aesthetic pleasing charming attractive lovely delightful eye-catching showy flashy

Synonyms by register

Formal

decorative adorned embellished non-essential

Informal

fancy pretty showy flashy

Literary

beauteous gracing bejeweled

Antonyms

functional practical useful utilitarian necessary essential

Common collocations

  • ornamental plant
  • ornamental value
  • ornamental ironwork
  • ornamental design
  • ornamental feature
  • ornamental purpose
  • ornamental grass

Word family

noun ornament
adjective ornamental
adverb ornamentally

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are primarily for decoration rather than function. It can sometimes imply a lack of practicality.

Example sentences

  1. The garden was filled with ornamental plants and flowers.
  2. The Victorian house had ornamental details on the windows and doors.
  3. We added an ornamental fountain to our backyard.
  4. The cake was topped with ornamental icing flowers.
  5. The necklace was made of ornamental beads and gems.

Quotes

  • "Nature is the art of God." - Dante Alighieri
  • "Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth." - Pablo Picasso
  • "A picture is a poem without words." - Horace

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