Overornament: meaning, definitions and examples
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overornament
[ ˈoʊvərˈɔːrnəmənt ]
art and design
Excessive or unnecessary decoration, especially in art and design. Overornamentation can detract from the overall aesthetic and functionality of a piece.
Synonyms
excess decoration, ornate embellishment, overly adorned
Examples of usage
- His latest sculpture was criticized for its overornamentation, with many feeling that the intricate details took away from the beauty of the piece.
- The room was filled with overornamentation, from elaborate chandeliers to ornate tapestries.
art and design
To excessively decorate or embellish something, especially in art and design. Overornamenting can lead to a cluttered and overwhelming visual effect.
Synonyms
excessively decorate, overadorn, overembellish
Examples of usage
- She tends to overornament her paintings, adding unnecessary details that distract from the overall composition.
- The designer warned against overornamenting the dress, emphasizing the beauty of simplicity.
Translations
Translations of the word "overornament" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente ornamentado
🇮🇳 अतिशय अलंकृत
🇩🇪 übermäßig verziert
🇮🇩 terlalu dihias
🇺🇦 перевантажений орнаментами
🇵🇱 nadmiernie ozdobiony
🇯🇵 過度に装飾された
🇫🇷 trop orné
🇪🇸 excesivamente ornamentado
🇹🇷 aşırı süslenmiş
🇰🇷 지나치게 장식된
🇸🇦 مزين بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 přehnaně zdobený
🇸🇰 nadmerne ozdobený
🇨🇳 过度装饰
🇸🇮 preveč okrašen
🇮🇸 ofskreyttur
🇰🇿 шектен тыс әшекейленген
🇬🇪 ზედმეტად ორნამენტირებული
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq bəzədilmiş
🇲🇽 excesivamente ornamentado
Word origin
The term 'overornament' originated in the late 19th century, combining the prefix 'over-' indicating excess and 'ornament' referring to decorative elements. It gained popularity in the context of art and design criticism, highlighting the debate between minimalism and ornate styles in artistic expression.
See also: ornamentation, ornamented, ornamenting, ornamentist, ornaments, unornamented.