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ORNAMENTALLY
ornamentally
(adverb) in an ornamental, nonfunctional manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
ornamentally (comparative more ornamentally, superlative most ornamentally)
In an ornamental way.
Synonyms
• decoratively
Source: Wiktionary
Or`na*men"tal*ly, adv.
Definition: By way of ornament.
ORNAMENTAL
Or`na*men"tal, a. Etym: [Cf. F. ornemental.]
Definition: Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing. Some think it most ornamental to wear their bracelets on their wrists; others, about their ankles. Sir T. Browne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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