ornate

adjective
UK: /ɔːˈneɪt/
US: /ɔːrˈneɪt/

  1. Covered with a lot of decoration

    1. The box was ornate.
    2. The ornate mirror was the focal point of the elegant drawing room.

  2. Highly decorated and often with complex patterns or designs

    1. The ornate church had gold.
    2. The ornate carvings displayed the artistic skills of the ancient civilization.

Synonyms

decorated elaborate fancy showy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ornate" in English means: Covered with a lot of decoration, Highly decorated and often with complex patterns or designs.

The phonetic transcription of "ornate" is /ɔːˈneɪt/ in British English and /ɔːrˈneɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ornate": decorated, elaborate, fancy, showy.

Example usage of "ornate": "The box was ornate.". More examples on the page.