ornate items

[ɔrˈneɪt ˈaɪtəmz]
nounpl: ornate items
itens ornamentados
1. Objects or articles that are elaborately decorated with intricate details, embellishments, or ornamental features
The museum displayed ornate items from the Victorian era, including carved frames and jeweled boxes.
O museu exibiu itens ornamentados da era vitoriana, incluindo molduras esculpidas e caixas cravejadas de joias.
2. Decorative objects characterized by complex, flowery, or elaborate design patterns
She collected ornate items such as ornamental mirrors and gilded candlesticks.
Ela coletava itens ornamentados como espelhos ornamentais e candelabros dourados.
In Brazilian culture, ornate items are particularly valued in interior decoration and are often seen in colonial and baroque architectural styles. In the USA, ornate items represent Victorian and antique aesthetics, frequently appearing in museums, antique shops, and historical homes. Both cultures appreciate ornate items as symbols of craftsmanship and historical significance.
NYC Slang
fancy stuff, bling-bling objects
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decorative objectsembellished articlesornamental pieceselaborate itemsfancy goods
Antonyms / Antônimos
plain itemssimple objectsminimalist piecesunadorned articles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
itens ornamentados
Most common and widely understood translation
Rio de Janeiro
peças decoradas
Alternative common usage
São Paulo
objetos ornados
Formal usage in design and antique contexts
Portugal
peças ornamentadas
Portuguese European preference for feminine plural form

Related Words

ornamentationembellishmentdecorationaestheticbaroquerococo

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to the nines
all dolled up
dressed up like a Christmas tree
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