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ornateness vs flourish

flourish vs ornateness

ornateness and flourish both are nouns.

ornateness is not a verb while flourish is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ornateness Yes No No No
flourish Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flourish is a hyponym of ornateness; that is, flourish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ornateness:
  • ornateness: high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
  • flourish: a display of ornamental speech or language
Other hyponyms of ornateness include blah, bombast, claptrap, fustian, rant.
ornateness (noun) flourish (noun)
an ornate appearance; being elaborately (even excessively) decorated the act of waving
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation a display of ornamental speech or language
a showy gesture
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
an ornamental embellishment in writing
ornateness (verb) flourish (verb)
grow vigorously
move or swing back and forth
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
Difference between ornateness and flourish

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