ornate ceiling
Decorated room top
An ornate ceiling is one decorated with elaborate detail—moldings, carvings, paintings, gilding, or intricate plasterwork.
The phrase typically describes architectural features in palaces, cathedrals, and grand public buildings: The ornate ceiling of the Sistine Chapel draws millions of visitors.
They craned their necks to admire the ornate ceiling above.
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- frescoWet plaster painting technique
- trompe l'oeilRealistic optical illusion art
- Sistine ChapelVatican worship hall
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