ornamented 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of ornamentednext
as in decorated

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ornamented

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verb

past tense of ornament
as in adorned
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamented
  1. decorated
  2. adorned
  3. draped
Verb
  • Red lights denote homes decorated for the holidays.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Outdoors, the landscaped grounds are laced with live oak trees and host formal gardens adorned with a life-size chessboard and a secret swing.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For couples who like to hit the slopes, stay at the Madeline, which provides ski-in, ski-out access—as well as luxurious lodgings adorned in a warm brown-and-cream color scheme.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adorned
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  • North Carolina At the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, a Christmas tree stands over 35 feet tall in the estate’s Banquet Hall, draped with thousands of twinkling lights, intricate ornaments, and luxurious ribbons.
    Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The tortoises live in a sheltered habitat ringed by barbed wire and draped in netting.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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