Past tense of ornament

regular verb

The past tense of ornament is ornamented. The past participle is also ornamented.

Forms of ornament

After this, perhaps, the next most imposing structure in Liverpool is the railway station; it is built of stone, richly ornamented with thirty-six columns of the Corinthian order.1958 October, “Liverpool to London in 1842”, in Railway Magazine, page 679
The editor ornamented his plain writing, making it fancier but less clear.
The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.From the entry obtrusive
She had more jewellery ornamented about her than any three ladies needed.From the entry jewellery
On the end is a monster spoon-hook, gaily ornamented with gaudy feathers.2010, Nick Lyons, The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told, page 143. From the entry spoon-hook

noun An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns.
noun Christmas ornament: a Christmas tree decoration.
noun A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate that line.

What is the past tense of ornament?: The past tense of ornament is ornamented.
What is the past participle of ornament?: The past participle of ornament is ornamented.
Is ornament a regular or irregular verb?: Ornament is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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