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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.


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Etymology

Origin of ornamented

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

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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

Crowds of 20-somethings spilled out of the homey restaurant in Manhattan’s Koreatown, where steam billowed from stone bowls of soondubu jigae in a dining room ornamented with paper lanterns and musical instruments.

From New York Times Feb. 5, 2024

The rounded walls and ceiling are painted a deep, vibrant blue and ornamented with stars.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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