ornate

Meanings

• adjective

  Decorated in a lavish and elaborate way.

  - "The ballroom was ornate with gold leaf and crystal chandeliers."
  - "Her ornate dress was the centerpiece of the gala."
  - "The ornate carvings on the ancient temple walls were breathtaking."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ornate
articate , cartilage , particle

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Variants

List of all variants of ornate that leads to same result
ornate , ornately , ornateness , ornatenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'ornatus', meaning 'decorated'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ornate' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to decorate or adorn'.

2. The word 'ornate' is often used to describe the decorative arts, such as sculpture, painting, and architecture.

3. In heraldry, ornate designs are used to decorate coats of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. baroque: A style of architecture, art, and music that originated in Europe during the 1600s, characterized by grandeur, richness, and intricacy.

2. rococo: A decorative style that emerged in the late Baroque period, characterized by its intricate, flowing designs and delicate, curvaceous forms.

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Culture

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In literature, ornate language is often used to describe grandeur, wealth, and opulence. In art, ornate designs are common in Baroque and Rococo styles.

How to Memorize "ornate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand, decorated room or a lavishly adorned person to remember the meaning of ornate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ornate' with 'opulence' or 'grandeur' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Ornate: Opulent, Richly Adorned, Never Ending, Theatrical'.

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