ornamentally
In beautifying fashion
In a decorative or embellishing manner, for the purpose of adding beauty rather than serving a practical function: The iron was shaped ornamentally into scrolls and flourishes.
Something used ornamentally serves aesthetic rather than structural or functional purposes: The columns were placed ornamentally, not to bear weight.
Decorative addition or exaggeration
- trimmingCutting away excess
- garnishDecorative food topping
- beautificationAct of enhancing appearance
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
scrollwork · arabesque · gilding · brocade · tapestry · frescoes · marquetry · intarsia
To grow vigorously
- swirlRotating, curving movement
- curlicueDecorative spiral stroke
- tendrilCoiling plant appendage
- plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
script · lettering · illuminated · manuscript · penmanship · embossed · engraved · monogram
Emit flashing light
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- shineEmit or reflect light
- lusterSoft reflected light
gleam · iridescence · sheen · radiance · brilliance · twinkle · glimmer · sequins
Refined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- refinementElegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
symmetry · harmony · proportion · balance · artistry · taste · style · polish
embellishment
Decorative addition or exaggeration
- trimmingCutting away excess
- garnishDecorative food topping
- beautificationAct of enhancing appearance
filigree · scrollwork · arabesque · gilding · brocade · tapestry · frescoes · marquetry · intarsia · inlay
flourish
To grow vigorously
plume · script · lettering · illuminated · manuscript · penmanship · embossed · engraved · monogram · cartouche
sparkle
Emit flashing light
luster · gleam · iridescence · sheen · radiance · brilliance · twinkle · glimmer · sequins · spangle
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- refinementElegance of manner
sophistication · symmetry · harmony · proportion · balance · artistry · taste · style · polish · cultivation
baroque
Excessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- acanthusSpiny-leaved ornamental plant
- cartoucheOval framing royal hieroglyphs
quatrefoil · volute · cornice · pediment · finial · balustrade · molding · tracery · colonnade · pilaster
ornamentallyfunctionally
In practical terms
practically · usefully · utilitarian · pragmatically · serviceably
- ornamental plantsVegetation grown for aesthetics
- ornamental gardensLandscaped spaces for visual appeal
- ornamental grassShowy landscaping plant
- ornamental treesDecorative woody perennials
- ornamental pondDecorative outdoor water feature
- ornamental fishFish kept for decoration