early 15c., from Latin ornatus "fitted out, furnished, supplied; adorned, decorated, embellished," past participle of ornare "adorn, fit out," from stem of ordo "order" (see order (n.)). Earliest reference is to literary style. Related: Ornately; ornateness.
例文
1. a mirror in an ornate gold frame
豪華な金枠がはめ込まれた鏡
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2.The style is ornate and highly decorative.
このスタイルは華やかで、装飾効果が高い。
3.These exquisitely ornate boxes and cabinets have been handmade and hand-painted by Indian craftspeeple.
これらの精巧で華やかな箱と戸棚はすべてインドの職人が手作りして絵を描いたものです。
4.The frames on the pictures are ornate with flowers and fruit painted in gold.