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Elaborately decorated or detailed.

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ornate

An ornate wooden frame surrounded the otherwise simple painting.
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For a scene set in a wealthy collector's home, the design students created an opulent room with rich fabrics and generously cushioned seating. The mirror frame was ornate, covered in curling patterns that took several afternoons to construct from painted materials.
From The Appearance of Importance.
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