ORNAMENTED Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

ornamented 1 of 2

adjective

as in decorated

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verb

past tense of ornament

as in adorned

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming delicate crystal figurines ornament the mantel over the fireplace

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Nude illusion looks — often ornamented with glitter, feathers, and other Mackie motifs — became a staple look for the designer. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 Their lives were recorded in the form of hagiographies, stories of the saints, often ornamented with folkloric motifs, focusing on marvelous adventures and miraculous doings. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026 Its midnight-blue glass was by Waltersperger, and it comes ornamented with a sculpture of two inseparable birds by Desrues. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones are on display, along with silk textiles ornamented with velvet, damask and embroidery. — Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026 The nude number is appliquéd with lace and ornamented with stones. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 Train cars will be ornamented with holiday lights and decorations. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2025 Overblown, ostentatious hybrids of classical and local styles, kitschily ornamented with classical detail, all on a scale meant to be overwhelming rather than inviting—that’s what Big Brother’s city hall always looks like. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025 But certainly for most of the history, people looked to alligators or crocodiles to imagine what dinosaurs were like, and that’s drab and greenish and not ornamented. — Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025

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There are several good options here, but Perkins was a decorated player his first two years at LSU before an ACL tear altered his path.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.

— Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of decorated

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Many such T-shirts on the market are adorned by graphics and made of cotton, but Guest in Residence’s take is significantly more upscale.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Pawlikowski, surveying the city, came across a graveyard that was adorned with old statues, worn by lichen and time; and that is where Erika strolls, seeking refuge, on a bright day.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of adorned

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Isaacs, usually draped in black slacks and tee, travels from Palm Beach and Broward County theaters, libraries and auditoriums in person and to Zoom classes some four to six times a week.

— Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
But from a searingly hot and tense Riyadh, draped in its green flags and patriotic banners, Saudi Arabia’s problem seems very much like America’s problem too.

— Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of draped

Adjective

And members of these new churches were mostly not the black-dressed, hypocritical, sour-faced, monocultural figures favored by popular narrative, but often included colorful figures who were sometimes surprisingly modern in their desires.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The spring 2027 shows in Europe celebrate a spirit of experimentation and fun, and the best dressed stars of the week understood that assignment whether on the frow or red carpet.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of dressed

Adjective

The Kansas City brewery is calling it the Boulevard Yard, meant to feel like a decked out backyard.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Nas and Tracy Morgan are all decked out in their Knicks best for Game Four of the NBA Finals on June 10 in New York City.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Definition of decked

Adjective

Everyday Precious An embellished satin skirt, paired with a chunky knit, is a quintessentially Prada combo.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
The Dania mules, which retail for $2,100 and are also available in black, feature a round toe with four embellished straps that crisscross and overlap across the foot.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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