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ornateness
This term describes a visual or structural density of decoration that often borders on the excessive. It carries a connotation of luxury, craftsmanship, and intentional complexity, typically evoking images of Baroque architecture or intricate jewelry. While it can be a compliment to a creator's skill, it may also imply a lack of simplicity or a tendency toward the ostentatious depending on the speaker's aesthetic preference.
As an abstract quality derived from the adjective ornate, this noun is strictly uncountable. It describes a state of being rather than a discrete object, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers. To quantify this quality, one must use modifiers such as a degree of or a level of ornateness.
Meanings
Examples
The sheer ornateness of the cathedral ceiling left the tourists speechless.
I find the ornateness of Victorian furniture a bit overwhelming for a small apartment.
Look at the ornateness of this gold filigree work on the crown.
The dress was criticized for its excessive ornateness which distracted from the wearer.
He admired the ornateness of the ancient manuscript and its illuminated borders.
He admired the ornateness of the ancient manuscript and its illuminated borders.
The palace was a monument to royal ornateness and power.
Why is there so much ornateness in this design when a simple line would work better?
The ornateness of the carved mahogany desk spoke of a bygone era of luxury.