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Definition of ornamental : Serving to ornament; characterized by ornament; beautifying; embellishing.

Synonyms:

detractive, elaborate, enhancive, showy, ugly, nonfunctional, cosmetic, ornate, dressy, luxurious

adjoining, secondary, along with, companion, attached, auxiliary, supplemental, extra, besides, in addition to, additional, adorning, affixed

comparative, alliterative, metaphorical, contrasting

enriching, dandifying, pretty, garnishing, picturesque, gaudy, decorative, gingerbread, fancy, crowning, quaint

handsome, polished, attractive, radiant, gorgeous, stunning, eye-filling, enchanting, belle, finished, lovely, fair, glamorous, good-looking, spiritual, shapely, flowerlike, dazzling, superb, sublime, exquisite, beautiful, splendid, becoming, charming, bonny, sightly, graceful, resplendent, elegant, delicate, pleasing, comely, refined

Usage examples:

• So far as mere ornamental education extends, the teacher was more successful than, with all her experience, her skill, and her zeal, she had presumed to anticipate. - "What Will He Do With It, Book 7.", Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
• Mr. Plank," as they arrived and seated themselves, " Mr. Siward has just admitted that he uses crutches only because they are ornamental. - "The Fighting Chance", Robert W. Chambers.
• He is not well up in ornamental studies or in Latin in which he is only in the fourth class. - "The Project Gutenberg Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte", Bourrienne, Constant, and Stewarton.