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ornamentalism

/ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌɔː.nəˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее практику или принцип акцентирования декоративного или украшательского оформления, часто в искусстве, архитектуре или дизайне.

A noun referring to the practice or principle of emphasizing ornamental or decorative display, often in art, architecture, or design.

uncountable

  1. Practice of ornamental displayC2formal

    The practice or principle of emphasizing decorative or ornamental elements, often in art, architecture, or design.

    ruОрнаментализм

    • The building's design was criticized for its excessive ornamentalism.
    • Ornamentalism in Victorian architecture is characterized by intricate details.
    • The artist rejected ornamentalism in favor of minimalism.

    Synonymsadornmentdecorationdecorativenessembellishmentornamentation

Forms
  • ornamentalisms plural form
  • ornamentalisms' possessive plural form
  • ornamentalism's possessive singular form