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- Dictionaryor·na·men·tal/ˌôrnəˈmen(t)l/
adjective
- 1. serving or intended as an ornament; decorative: "an ornamental fountain"
noun
- 1. a plant or tree grown for its attractive appearance.
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The meaning of ORNAMENTAL is of, relating to, or serving as ornament; specifically : grown as an ornamental. How to use ornamental in a sentence.
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
Ornamental definition: used or grown for ornament. See examples of ORNAMENTAL used in a sentence.
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.
adjective. us / ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.t̬ ə l / uk / ˌɔː.nəˈmen.t 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
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Ornamental things have no practical function but are put in a place because they look attractive. ...ornamental trees. 2. adjective. Something that is ornamental is attractive and decorative. ...ornamental plaster mouldings.
Definition of ornamental adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
