be ornamental

Examples (10)

• The antique vase is purely ornamental, not meant to be used daily.
• Many plants in this garden are ornamental, providing beauty rather than food.
• The intricate carvings on the furniture are just ornamental.
• Its primary function is not to hold anything; it is ornamental.
• The gate's elaborate design is purely ornamental.
• These elaborate decorations are intended to be ornamental.
• Although functional, the sculpture also aims to be highly ornamental.
• The small pond in the courtyard is largely ornamental.
• Her elaborate hat will be purely ornamental for the event.
• The facade of the building was designed to be ornamental.