overornament
/ˌoʊvərˈɔːrnəmənt/
verb
- To decorate or add too many ornaments or details to something, making it look excessive or gaudy.
- The author tends to overornament her prose with flowery adjectives, distracting from the story.
- Some people overornament their homes during the holidays, covering every surface with lights and figurines.
- The designer warned not to overornament the wedding cake with too many flowers and jewels.
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