ornamentally

/ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl.i/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɔːr.nəˈmen.təl.i/ (ame, ipa)

ornamentally — adverb

1. in a way meant to make something look attractive or pretty rather than to do a u

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a way meant to make something look attractive or pretty rather than to do a useful job.

例句

Kian grew the small chili plants ornamentally along the kitchen window.

grow + something + ornamentally

The brass hooks on the old door were placed ornamentally, not for hanging coats.

passive: be placed ornamentally

同義詞
  • decoratively

    more everyday word for the same idea; less formal in tone

  • for show

    informal phrase that stresses appearance over real use

反義詞
  • functionally

    focuses on the job something does rather than how it looks

  • practically

    stresses everyday usefulness rather than appearance

文法句型

be used + ornamentally

verb + something + ornamentally

be grown + ornamentally

用法筆記

Frequently passive (be used / be grown / be placed ornamentally) or paired with verbs of arranging, planting, sewing, or carving. The word signals that the speaker is contrasting decoration with a practical or functional role.

常見錯誤

❌The plants are ornamentally.
✅The plants are grown ornamentally.' or ✅ 'The plants are ornamental.
💡use the adverb with a verb, not alone after 'be'.