ornamented

[ awr-nuh-men-tid, -muhn- ]

adjective

, Typography.

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

Other Words From

• un·orna·mented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ornamented¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Acquired during colonial times, the objects include the richly ornamented, ceremonial Cannon of Candy which was looted by troops from the Dutch East India Company in 1765.

From BBC

California and Kashmir share a similar tectonic and geographic framework: stunning scenic views of a long and wide valley, surrounded by equally mesmerizing mountains ornamented with snow and forest cover.

From Scientific American

The latter is well-made, but not so intricately ornamented and hardly a good likeness.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• chic
• classic
• delicate
• dignified
• exquisite
• fancy
• fashionable
• graceful
• grand
• handsome
• luxurious
• neat
• opulent
• ornate
• polished
• refined
• silk-stocking
• simple
• stately
• stylish