Ornateness: meaning, definitions and examples

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ornateness

 

[ ˈɔːrnətnəs ]

Context #1

in design

The quality of being elaborately or excessively decorated; elaborateness.

Synonyms

elaborateness, embellishment, excessiveness

Examples of usage

  • The ornateness of the architecture was breathtaking.
  • Her dress was adorned with intricate ornateness.
  • The ornateness of the room made it feel luxurious.

Translations

Translations of the word "ornateness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ornamentação

🇮🇳 सजावट

🇩🇪 Verzierung

🇮🇩 keindahan

🇺🇦 оздобленість

🇵🇱 ozdobność

🇯🇵 華麗さ

🇫🇷 ornementation

🇪🇸 ornamentación

🇹🇷 süsleme

🇰🇷 장식

🇸🇦 زخرفة

🇨🇿 zdobnost

🇸🇰 zdobnosť

🇨🇳 装饰

🇸🇮 okraševanje

🇮🇸 skreyting

🇰🇿 әшекей

🇬🇪 მორთულობა

🇦🇿 bəzək

🇲🇽 ornamentación

Word origin

The word ornateness originated from the Middle English word 'ornatenesse,' which came from the Old French word 'ornet' meaning 'to adorn.' The concept of ornateness has been prevalent in various art forms throughout history, reflecting a desire for intricate and decorative designs.

See also: ornately.