| English adjective: ornamental | |||
| 1. | ornamental serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose | ||
| Samples | Cosmetic fenders on cars. The buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative. | ||
| Synonyms | cosmetic, decorative | ||
| Similar | nonfunctional | ||
| Antonyms | functional | ||
| English noun: ornamental | |||
| 1. | ornamental (plant) any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | flora, plant, plant life | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | flowering maple | ||