zdobny

Zdobny is a Polish adjective meaning ornate, decorative, or embellished. It is used to describe objects, architecture, art, or typography that feature elaborate ornamentation. The term derives from the verb zdobić, “to adorn,” with the suffix -ny forming an adjective.

The feminine form is zdobna and the neuter form is zdobne; the form of the adjective agrees with the noun it modifies in gender and number. In practice, zdobny is most often found in literary or technical contexts and is used for motifs, details, or decorations described as elaborate or intricate. Examples include zdobny budynek (ornate building), zdobna ozdoba (ornamental decoration), and rzeźba zdobna (ornamental sculpture). In everyday language, ozdobny is more commonly used to express general decoration, while zdobny can carry a more formal or slightly archaic nuance.

Related terms include zdobnictwo (the field or craft of ornamentation), zdobienie (the act of ornamenting or decorating), and zdobność (ornament, intricacy). The word is part of a broader vocabulary describing décor and stylistic details in art, architecture, and design.

See also: ozdobny, zdobnictwo, zdobienie, zdobność.