ornamental pattern

[/ɔːrˈnæmɛntəl ˈpætərn/]
nounpl: ornamental patterns
padrão ornamental
1. A decorative design or arrangement of shapes, lines, colors, or motifs used to embellish or enhance the visual appeal of an object, surface, or space without serving a functional purpose
The ornamental pattern on the ceramic vase featured intricate geometric shapes.
O padrão ornamental do vaso de cerâmica apresentava formas geométricas intrincadas.
2. A repeated or structured artistic design element used in architecture, textiles, wallpapers, or decorative arts
The wallpaper displayed a beautiful ornamental pattern with floral motifs.
O papel de parede exibia um belo padrão ornamental com motivos florais.
Ornamental patterns hold significant importance in Brazilian design and architecture, particularly evident in colonial and contemporary art. Portuguese azulejos (decorative tiles) feature prominent ornamental patterns and are culturally iconic in both Brazil and Portugal. In the USA, ornamental patterns are widely used in interior design, fashion, and graphic design industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decorative designornamental designdecorative patternartistic motifembellishmentornamentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
plain designminimalist designfunctional designplain surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
padrão ornamental
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
padrão decorativo
alternative common usage in the region
São Paulo
padrão ornamental / design decorativo
both terms are equally used in commercial and design contexts
Portugal
padrão ornamental
formal standard Portuguese usage, sometimes 'motivo decorativo'

Related Words

ornamentationdecorationmotifembellishmentdesignaestheticgeometric patterntextile design

Related Idioms & Phrases

a pattern to follow
pattern recognition
break the pattern
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