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ornamental

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɔrnəˈmɛntəl/ · UK /ˌɔːnəˈmentəl/

ornamental means: Used to make something look attractive.

adjective

FOR DECORATIONB2

Used to make something look attractive.

  • The gate has ornamental ironwork.
  • These columns are purely ornamental.
  • She added an ornamental border to the page.

Similar words: decorative

Opposites: functional

Common phrases: ornamental gate, ornamental detail, purely ornamental

BRED FOR BEAUTYC1

Grown or bred mainly because it looks attractive.

  • We grow ornamental plants.
  • The pond contains colorful ornamental fish.
  • These ornamental trees flower in spring.

Similar words: decorative

Common phrases: ornamental plants, ornamental fish, ornamental shrubs

Questions about ornamental

What does ornamental mean?

Used to make something look attractive.

What is ornamental in other languages?

Türkçe: süs amaçlı · Español: decorativo · Français: décoratif · Deutsch: dekorativ · Italiano: decorativo · 日本語: 装飾用の

How do you pronounce ornamental?

In American English /ˌɔrnəˈmɛntəl/; in British English /ˌɔːnəˈmentəl/.

How do you use ornamental in a sentence?

The gate has ornamental ironwork. These columns are purely ornamental.

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