ornate

Etymology

From Latin ornatus, past participle of ornare (“to equip, adorn”). Doublet of orné.

adj

  1. Elaborately ornamented, often to excess.
  2. Flashy, flowery or showy
  3. Finely finished, as a style of composition.

verb

  1. (obsolete) To adorn or honour (someone or something).

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