ORNAMENTAL Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌȯr-nə-ˈmen-tᵊl

Definition of ornamental

as in decorative

serving to add beauty the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental

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noun

as in ornament

a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet

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Recent Examples of ornamental

Adjective

The brick pathway at my feet passed through a small ornamental fence, crossed some scrubby grass, then ran up the steps to the Helen Keller Birthplace at Ivy Green. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 An open-air entry courtyard is anchored by a mature olive tree planted in a mound of ornamental grass. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Noun

While the company has changed its product over the years, from produce to ornamentals, he's always grown to serve his local community. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The plant was a Japanese yew, an ornamental that is toxic and deadly to horses, according to the report. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ornamental

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Adjective

The category spans low-risk swaps like cabinet hardware, decorative outlet covers, plug-in lighting, tension rods and static-cling window film, plus higher-risk projects like peel-and-stick wallpaper, accent-wall paint and mounted TVs.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
The collective term lumped these women together, robbing them of individuality, and reducing them to merely decorative fixtures of Premier-league broadcasts while erasing their individual accomplishments.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of decorative

Noun

The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.

— Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

From the seasonally inappropriate hot springs of Beitou to the glossy, souvenir-flogging halls of Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, the plot of this coming-of-age story doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable realities of traveling abroad.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Walking through a historic cathedral in zip-off cargo pants and a neon-yellow souvenir shirt broadcasts your status as an outsider.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of souvenir

Noun

Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bauble

Noun

The angular build brings in thoughtful symmetry and lots of tabletop space to curate a varied display of coffee table books and knickknacks.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
The General Store, a Littleton spot for gifts, knickknacks and small bites, will open its second location in the unit directly next door to the 26-foot-tall ice cream churn bucket.

— Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of knickknack

Noun

Postcards, prints and trinkets from the Jim Crow era depicted the idea.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
On the side streets, small stands sell bad food and plastic trinkets, while a few Travellers, Ireland’s indigenous nomads, work rival fortune-telling franchises.

— Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026

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