1. the quality or state of being ornate; elaborate decoration or embellishment

Examples

• The ornateness of the baroque cathedral overwhelmed visitors with its intricate details.
• She preferred simple designs over the ornateness of Victorian furniture.
• The ornateness of his writing style made the essay difficult to follow.
• Critics praised the building’s ornateness as a masterpiece of architectural decoration.
• The ornateness of the wedding cake impressed all the guests.
• Modern architects often reject ornateness in favor of clean lines.