Meaning & use
ornate
Elaborately decorated, often with intricate patterns or designs.
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The cathedral's ceiling was covered in ornate carvings of angels and vines.
She wore an ornate necklace studded with dozens of tiny gemstones.
A note on using this word
Can describe physical objects as well as elaborate, flowery writing or speech, sometimes implying excess.
Words with a similar meaning
elaboratedecorative
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