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ornate

/ɔɹˈneɪt/

verb
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🇬🇧 UK

/ɔɹˈneɪt/

🇺🇸 US

/ɔɹˈneɪt/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · verb

    To adorn; to honour.

  2. Meaning 2 · adjective

    Elaborately ornamented, often to excess.

  3. Meaning 3 · adjective

    Flashy, flowery or showy

  4. Meaning 4 · adjective

    Finely finished, as a style of composition.

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  • Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “ornate” when they mean: to adorn; to honour..”
  • Academic “Scholars may discuss “ornate” carefully in formal writing.”
  • Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “ornate” in professional communication.”

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

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