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ornate

UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/

Translations

ornateadjective
more ornate
Comp.
most ornate
Super.
UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/
богато украшенный
The ornate chandelier hung from the ceiling.
Богато украшенная люстра висела с потолка.
The ornate design of the vase caught everyone's attention.
Изысканный дизайн вазы привлек внимание всех.
The ornate language of the poem made it difficult to understand.
Витиеватый язык стихотворения затруднял его понимание.
Synonyms
elaborate
decorative
embellished
fancy
intricate
lavish
ornamental
rich
Antonyms
plain
simple
unadorned
ornateverb
ornated
Past Simple
ornated
Past Participle
ornating
Gerund
UK
/ɔːˈneɪt/
US
/ɔrˈneɪt/
Rare, chiefly literary or archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to adorn’
Synonyms
decorate
embellish
adorn
ornament
deck
garnish
festoon
trim
beautify
enhance
embroidery (figurative)

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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