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ornamented

American  
[awr-nuh-men-tid, -muhn-] / ˈɔr nəˌmɛn tɪd, -mən- /

adjective

Typography.
  1. (of a character) highly embellished or ornate; altered by embellishment.


Other Word Forms

  • unornamented adjective

Etymology

Origin of ornamented

First recorded in 1730–40; ornament + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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In Ms. Brett’s signature style, the illustrations are arranged in ornamented panels so that readers ages 4 to 9 can see the main action of the story while also gaining glimpses of subordinate plot developments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The show begins with an extensive selection of luxury astrolabes, a technical instrument of engraved and ornamented metal plates and dials used for timekeeping, astronomy and navigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

The title track opens the bilingual album, launching with RM repeating the album’s title over and over again in a deep, almost militaristic cadence — before exploding into asymmetrical production ornamented by his gothic baritone.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Then it’s ornamented by a red and silver copter.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2023

The main thing, though, was that tooled-leather Western saddle he toted, which like I said was ornamented with silver.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns