Ornate Definition

Ornate means something which is highly ornamented. The term ornate was used to denote classical Roman fresco painting of third style. The third style of Roman fresco painting followed the incrustation and architectonic styles. The term ornate may also be used in typography and lettering styles representing usage of ornamental characters or letters. Ornate letters were commonly found during Middle Age, on pages of manuscripts and books. In modern writing this style has great significance and is used in graphic designs. 
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