ornately

/ɔːˈneɪtli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɔːrˈneɪtli/ (ame, ipa)

ornately — adverb

1. in a richly decorated way, with many fine details or patterns added for show

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a richly decorated way, with many fine details or patterns added for show

例句

The wedding hall was ornately decorated with gold leaves and red silk.

ornately decorated for rich visual detail

Anjali bought an ornately painted box for her grandmother's earrings.

ornately painted + decorative object

同義詞
  • elaborately

    very close in meaning; stresses many decorative parts or details

  • intricately

    puts more emphasis on fine, complex patterns

  • lavishly

    often suggests expensive or abundant decoration, not only detail

反義詞
  • simply

    with little decoration or extra detail

  • plainly

    without decorative richness or visual complexity

文法句型

be + ornately + past participle

ornately + past participle + with + decorative details

用法筆記

Usually describes how a building, object, or piece of furniture is decorated, carved, painted, or framed. It suggests many visible details rather than simple beauty or high price.

常見錯誤

❌The palace was ornately.
✅The palace was ornate.
💡After 'be', use the adjective 'ornate'; 'ornately' describes how something is decorated or made.
❌The sofa looked ornately because it was expensive.
✅The sofa looked ornate because it had carved arms and gold trim.
💡The word describes decorative detail, not price by itself.