be ornate

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe something's state of being highly decorated.

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient temple's carvings were incredibly ornate.
  • Her wedding gown will be quite ornate, with intricate lace and beadwork.
  • The old Victorian house's interior used to be very ornate.
  • Modern design tends not to be as ornate as historical styles.
  • Despite its small size, the jewelry box seemed to be exceptionally ornate.
  • His writing style can sometimes be a little too ornate for my taste.
  • The cathedral's ceiling is famously ornate, covered in frescoes and gold leaf.
  • They prefer their furniture not to be too ornate.
  • When describing the palace, he mentioned how ornate its decorations were.
  • The antique clock is beautifully ornate with gilded details.