ornamental writing
nounUK /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl ˈraɪtɪŋ/
US /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl ˈraɪtɪŋ/
Ornamental writing is fancy lettering made to look pretty.
The old book was full of ornamental writing with swirls and curls.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Writing that is decorated with extra designs rather than being plain.
The certificate had ornamental writing around its border.
3. A style of handwriting used mostly for decoration, not for everyday notes.
She practiced ornamental writing to make greeting cards.
4. Lettering that adds beauty to an object, like a sign or a plate.
The teapot was covered in ornamental writing and gold lines.