ornamentally

Thân thiện

The gardener planted flowers ornamentally along the garden path.

Definition

Adverb: - In a way that serves as decoration or embellishment, rather than for a practical purpose. It describes something done for aesthetic enhancement.

Usage

The adverb "ornamentally" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that an action is performed or a quality exists for decorative effect.

Examples

• The vines were grown ornamentally along the fence, not for fruit.
• The intricate carvings on the door were placed purely ornamentally.
• She used the antique plates ornamentally, displaying them on a shelf instead of eating from them.

Advanced Usage

• "To be used ornamentally": To be employed for decoration.
  • The old swords were used ornamentally on the wall of the study.

Variants and Related Words

• Ornamental (adjective): Serving as an ornament; decorative.
  • The garden features several ornamental shrubs.
• Ornament (noun): A thing used to make something look more attractive.
  • The Christmas tree was covered in shiny ornaments.
• Ornamentation (noun): The process or art of decorating or adorning.
  • The building's ornamentation is very elaborate.

Synonyms

• Decoratively
• Embellishingly
• Adorningly

Antonyms

• Functionally
• Practically
• Utilitarianly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an ornamental, nonfunctional manner