Ornate
/ɔːrˈneɪt/noun
Decorated in a very intricate and detailed manner.
Did you know?The term 'ornate' is rooted in the Latin word 'ornare', meaning 'to equip or adorn', linking it to the idea of embellishing one's surroundings or rituals for deeper meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ornare
“To equip, adorn, or embellish.”
Old French
Old French
orné
“Decorated, embellished.”
14th Century
Middle English
ornat
“Embellished; noted for elaborate decoration.”
Modern English
English
ornate
“Elaborately or highly decorated, often used to describe style.”