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ornamented

American  
[awr-nuh-men-tid, -muhn-] / ˈɔr nəˌmɛn tɪd, -mən- /

adjective

Typography.
  1. (of a character) highly embellished or ornate; altered by embellishment.


Other Word Forms

  • unornamented adjective

Etymology

Origin of ornamented

First recorded in 1730–40; ornament + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Despite the symmetry of these four figures, the overall composition is asymmetrical, with a single, distinctive and highly ornamented column appearing on the left side, next to Joseph.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The show begins with an extensive selection of luxury astrolabes, a technical instrument of engraved and ornamented metal plates and dials used for timekeeping, astronomy and navigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

The title track opens the bilingual album, launching with RM repeating the album’s title over and over again in a deep, almost militaristic cadence — before exploding into asymmetrical production ornamented by his gothic baritone.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Crowds of 20-somethings spilled out of the homey restaurant in Manhattan’s Koreatown, where steam billowed from stone bowls of soondubu jigae in a dining room ornamented with paper lanterns and musical instruments.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

The rounded walls and ceiling are painted a deep, vibrant blue and ornamented with stars.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern