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ornamental - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ornamental' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ornamental [ a.]
- Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing.

Meaning of 'ornamental' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ornamental [ s]
Meaning (1):
- serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Example in sentence:
  • cosmetic fenders on cars;
  • the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative

Nearby Words:

orn ornament ornamentally ornamentation ornamented ornamenter ornamenting ornate ornately ornateness

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