ORNAMENTAL Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word ornamental. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ORNAMENTAL
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| decorative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose | ||||||||
| beautifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make more beautiful • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. | ||||||||
| embellishing | verbv | |||||||
verb • add details to • be beautiful to look at • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • make more beautiful | ||||||||
| aesthetic | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics • concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste noun • (philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful adjective satellite • aesthetically pleasing | ||||||||
| artful | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness • marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft | ||||||||
| attractive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm • having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull adjective satellite • having power to arouse interest | ||||||||
| elegant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style adjective satellite • suggesting taste, ease, and wealth • displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution | ||||||||
| fancy | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • not plain; decorative or ornamented noun • something many people believe that is false • imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination • a predisposition to like something verb • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | ||||||||
| grandiose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval • affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty | ||||||||
| ornate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details | ||||||||
| ostentatious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intended to attract notice and impress others adjective satellite • (of a display) tawdry or vulgar | ||||||||
| pleasing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • giving pleasure and satisfaction noun • the act of one who pleases adjective satellite • pleasant or agreeable to the senses | ||||||||
| pretty | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • to certain extent or degree adjective satellite • pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing • (used ironically) unexpectedly bad | ||||||||
| showy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by ostentation but often tasteless • displaying brilliance and virtuosity • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display • superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||||||||
| stylish | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress • being or in accordance with current social fashions | ||||||||
| cosmetic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a toiletry designed to beautify the body adjective satellite • serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose • serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body | ||||||||
