ornate
pronunciation
How to pronounce ornate in British English:
UK [ɔːˈneɪt]
How to pronounce ornate in American English:
US [ɔːrˈneɪt]
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- Adjective:
- rich in decorative detail
- marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
Word Origin
- ornate (adj.)
- early 15c., from Latin ornatus "fitted out, furnished, supplied; adorned, decorated, embellished," past participle of ornare "adorn, fit out," from stem of ordo "order" (see order (n.)). Earliest reference is to literary style. Related: Ornately; ornateness.
Antonym
Example
- 1. They favour " heavy ornate furniture in faux baroque " .
- 2. Those ornate statues made of pure white marble , depicting the austere beauty and power of epic gods and heroes , have made quite an impression on history .
- 3. The old wilma theatre is a funky , lovely , ornate riverside venue .
- 4. The painting 's ornate wooden frame is also too heavy for an average person to lift unassisted .
- 5. The fascinator is a particularly ornate hair accessory that can feature feathers , beads , flowers and other fancy trimmings .