ornate objects

[ɔrˈneɪt ˈɑbdʒɪkts]
noun phrasepl: ornate objects
objetos ornamentados
1. decorative items or articles that are elaborately adorned with intricate details, embellishments, or artistic designs
The antique shop displayed many ornate objects from the Victorian era.
A loja de antiguidades exibia muitos objetos ornamentados da era vitoriana.
2. items characterized by excessive or elaborate ornamentation; things decorated in an ornamental style
The palace was filled with ornate objects that reflected the wealth of the royal family.
O palácio estava repleto de objetos ornamentados que refletiam a riqueza da família real.
In Brazilian culture, ornate objects hold significant value in home decoration and are often associated with elegance and cultural refinement. They are frequently found in colonial-era homes, churches, and museums throughout Brazil. In the United States, ornate objects are often collected as antiques or used to evoke historical periods, particularly Victorian or Baroque aesthetics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
decorative objectsembellished itemsornamental pieceselaborate artifactsadorned objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
plain objectssimple itemsundecorated objectsminimalist piecesaustere objects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos ornamentados
most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
peças ornamentadas
'peças' (pieces) is commonly used as an alternative
São Paulo
objetos de decoração elaborada
more formal, emphasizing decorative purpose
Portugal
objetos ornados
Portuguese preference for 'ornados' over 'ornamentados'

Related Words

ornamentationembellishmentdecorativebaroquerococoartifactcraftsmanshipaesthetics

Related Idioms & Phrases

dressed to the nines (similarly elaborate)
gilding the lily (excessive ornamentation)
bells and whistles (ornamental additions)
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