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ornamental

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of ornamental

serving to add beauty

the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental

Synonyms of ornamental

adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, decorative, embellishing

Words Related to ornamental

alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous (also glamourous), pleasing, prepossessing

beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning

detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate

Antonyms of ornamental

functional, utilitarian

ornamental

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ornamental

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest

a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet

Synonyms of ornamental

bauble, bibelot, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, kickshaw, knickknack (also nicknack), novelty, tchotchke, trinket

Words Related to ornamental

bijouterie, bric-a-brac, gimcrackery, trinketry, trumpery, virtu (or vertu)

bagatelle, trifle

figurine, objet dʼart (also objet), ornament

keepsake, memento, souvenir

conversation piece

collectible (or collectable), collector's item

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