ornately
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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That’s by design, says Mero, who cites the ornately romanticized vibe and color palette of the Los Angeles Theatre as prime inspiration.
From Los Angeles Times
The walls were ornately paneled in dark, glossy wood, and the carpet under my feet was so thick it practically squished.
From Literature
Duane had brought him a hand mirror with an ornately carved wooden handle.
From Literature
He’ll move in place for much of the show, remaining silent as a fantastical life transpires around him — dancers, ornately costumed characters and larger-than-life puppets will surreally reflect the journey of life.
From Los Angeles Times
“Don’t take yourself too seriously,” says New Jersey-based designer Sarah Storms, who hung a small, ornately framed painting of a pink swan in a tiny bathroom with blue wallpaper.
From Los Angeles Times
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