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    ornamental
    /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/

    adjective

    • 1. serving or intended as an ornament; decorative: "an ornamental fountain"

    noun

    • 1. a plant grown for its attractive appearance.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishORNAMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / ˌɔː.nəˈmen.t ə l / us / ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.t̬ ə l / Add to word list. beautiful rather than useful: a bowl of ornamental china fruit. The handles on each side of the box are purely ornamental (= they are for decoration only). Synonyms. cosmetic. decorative. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Attractive. adorable. adorably. adorbs

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ornamentalOrnamental Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ORNAMENTAL is of, relating to, or serving as ornament; specifically : grown as an ornamental. How to use ornamental in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › ornamentalORNAMENTAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ornamental definition: used or grown for ornament. See examples of ORNAMENTAL used in a sentence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ornamentalOrnamental - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If something is ornamental, it's a decoration. The red feather in your cap is most definitely ornamental; it serves no purpose other than providing a splash of color. Ornamental things are, by definition, just for show — they're not actually useful.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishornamental adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of ornamental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishORNAMENTAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: 1. of value as an ornament; decorative 2. (of a plant) used to decorate houses, gardens, etc 3. a plant cultivated.... Click for more definitions.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ornamentalOrnamental - definition of ornamental by The Free Dictionary

    Define ornamental. ornamental synonyms, ornamental pronunciation, ornamental translation, English dictionary definition of ornamental. adj. Of, relating to, or serving as an ornament or decoration. n. Something that serves as ornamentation, especially a plant grown for its beauty....

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › ornamentalornamental - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 15, 2024 · Serving as an ornament; having no purpose other than to make more beautiful. Synonyms: beautifying, embellishing, decorative Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others, about their ankles.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishORNAMENTAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    ORNAMENTAL definition: used for decoration and having no other purpose. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryORNAMENTAL - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    A complete guide to the word "ORNAMENTAL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.