First Known Use: 15th century
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ornate
adjective or·nate \ȯr-ˈnāt\
: covered with decorations : covered with fancy patterns and shapes
: using many fancy words
Full Definition of ORNATE
1
: marked by elaborate rhetoric or florid style
2
: elaborately or excessively decorated <an ornate mantle>
— or·nate·ly adverb
— or·nate·ness noun
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Origin of ORNATE
Middle English ornat, from Latin ornatus, past participle of ornare to furnish, embellish; akin to Latin ordo order — more at order
Related to ORNATE
- Synonyms
- bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, overdecorated, overwrought
Rhymes with ORNATE
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ORNATE Defined for Kids
ornate
adjective or·nate \ȯr-ˈnāt\
Definition of ORNATE for Kids
: decorated in a fancy way <The traditional costume includes an ornate headdress.>
— or·nate·ly adverb
— or·nate·ness noun
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