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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, 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, curio, curiosity, doodad, gaud, gewgaw (also geegaw), gimcrack, knickknack (also nicknack), novelty, tchotchke, trinket
Words Related to ornamental

bagatelle, trifle

figurine, objet d'art (also objet), ornament

keepsake, memento, souvenir

conversation piece

collectible (or collectable), collector's item

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