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ornate

UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/

Translations

ornateadjective
more ornate
Comp.
most ornate
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/
The ornate ceiling of the ballroom was covered in gold leaf and intricate frescoes.
Le plafond orné de la salle de bal était couvert de feuilles d'or et de fresques complexes.
Additional translations
ampouléSe dit d’un style de langue ou d’écriture trop recherché, parfois avec une nuance péjorative.
Synonyms
intricate
fancy
embellished
decorative
elaborate
rich
ornamental
lavish
Antonyms
unadorned
simple
plain
ornateverb
ornated
Past Simple
ornated
Past Participle
ornating
Gerund
UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/
Rare, chiefly literary or archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to adorn’
ornerVerbe rare, surtout littéraire.
Medieval scribes would ornate the margins of manuscripts with vivid illustrations.
Les scribes médiévaux ornaient les marges des manuscrits de vives illustrations.
Synonyms
embroidery (figurative)
decorate
embellish
adorn
ornament
deck
garnish
festoon
trim
beautify
enhance

Definitions

ornateadjective
Elaborately or highly decorated, often with intricate details.
The ornate ceiling of the ballroom was covered in gold leaf and intricate frescoes.
Using unusual words and complex constructions, often in writing or speech.
The author's ornate writing style made the novel a challenging but rewarding read.
ornateverb
(rare) To adorn or decorate; to make ornate.
Medieval scribes would ornate the margins of manuscripts with vivid illustrations.
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