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ornate

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈneɪt/
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Definition of ornate

adjective

  • elaborately or highly decorated:an ornate wrought-iron railing
  • (of literary style) using unusual words and complex constructions:peculiarly ornate and metaphorical language

Derivatives

ornately

adverb

ornateness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin ornatus 'adorned', past participle of ornare

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