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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