ornateness

noun

Definition of ornatenessnext
as in grandeur

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  1. grandeur
  2. opulence
  3. magnificence
  4. luxuriance
  5. elegance
  6. nobility
  7. resplendence
  8. splendor
Noun
  • Used as a backdrop for the HBO series Westworld, expect grandeur in the decor, and lots of first time visitors looking up at the ceiling.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Their holiday offerings are always special, and this season, the Parisian house drew inspiration from the grandeur of Louis XV’s balls and masquerades at the Château of Versailles.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of grandeur
Noun
  • Against a backdrop of reality TV that was focused on wealth and opulence, the lives of the SUR staff initially provided an element of escapism and even a level of relatability to the audience.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Barker holiday season launched Nov. 16 with tours of the house and property, with the emphasis on the 38-room resplendent mansion covered with twinkling lights and grand Christmas trees throughout, every detail evoking the opulence and holiday spirit of a bygone era.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of opulence
Noun
  • So, there’s a magnificence in that, and there’s a magnificence in the Sistine Chapel.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Even so, the magnificence of Luther’s voice shines through.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of magnificence
Noun
  • But then, what is art if not an attempt to tidy up the real world’s teeming luxuriance?
    Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But the Elysian Bar did them one better, augmenting the oysters’ natural luxuriance with thin slices of kumquat and a measured gush of chile-spiked citrus.
    Ian McNulty, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Definition of luxuriance
Noun
  • The black-and-white stripes are timeless, and the gold buttons give it that extra touch of elegance.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Flower vase Vases can be filled with colorful flowers to add vibrancy to a space or something more neutral, such as pampas grass, to add more texture and elegance.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • Inside the castle, wander through rooms filled with original furniture and artwork, offering glimpses into the lives of Danish nobility through the centuries.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Superhuman divinity as a revelation of Buddhist perfection, dressed in a toga related to Greco-Roman nobility and carved in the realist style of classical sculpture, is brilliantly portrayed by an unidentified artist working in Asia.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
Definition of nobility
Noun
  • The mild-mannered DiLiegro has firm opinions about everything from meat-cutting to the resplendence of the Boston Red Sox.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
  • All articles that coruscate with resplendence are not, ipso facto, auriferous.
    Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2021
Definition of resplendence
Noun
  • Very little of that is the direct byproduct of Hield’s own splendor (the Warriors have had great opponent shooting luck in his minutes, and over half of his minutes have been shared with the venerable gatekeeper, Draymond Green).
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to traditional game drives, Tembo Plains Camp also offers its fair share of water activities, allowing guests to bask in the splendor of the Zambezi after a morning expedition.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of splendor
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