Synonyms for ornamental
ˌɔr nəˈmɛn tlor·na·men·tal

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1. ornamentaladjective

   any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

   Antonyms:
   functional

2. cosmetic, decorative, ornamentaladjective

   serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

   "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

   Synonyms:
   cosmetic, decorative, enhancive

   Antonyms:
   functional

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1. ornamentaladjective

   Synonyms:
   embellishing, serving for ornament, TOPIARY

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1. ornamentaladjective

   Synonyms:
   embellishing, beautifying, garnishing

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1. List of paraphrases for "ornamental":

   decorative, ornament

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How to use ornamental in a sentence?

1. An Adani source:

   We always had plans for the ornamental snakes and lizards found there.

2. Ann Wilson:

   It was darn nigh impossible for women in rock in the 70s. There wasn't a mold if you were a woman and you were in the entertainment in the 70s. You were probably a disco diva or a folk singer, or simply ornamental. Radio would play only one woman per hour.