decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv 
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-
: serving to decorate
especially
: purely ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of decorative in a Sentence
We added some decorative details to the room.
The handles are decorative and practical.
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Hidden screw cover: Screws are hidden under a decorative cover.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
Refresh your space with on-sale finds from brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, AllModern, and Joss & Main, including a decorative and functional jute basket for storage, a stylish mirror with a scalloped frame, and a reversible cotton blanket for your couch or bed.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
On display are documents of the ship’s construction; boarding tickets of the White Star Line, its shipping company; crew objects such as the captain’s hat and sailors’ uniforms, and the decorative angels on the central staircase that were inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The building is clad in glazed terra-cotta and limestone, with plenty of Beaux Arts decorative elements such as oriel windows, cornices, and moldings that reward a closer look.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
Refresh your space with on-sale finds from brands like Kelly Clarkson Home, AllModern, and Joss & Main, including a decorative and functional jute basket for storage, a stylish mirror with a scalloped frame, and a reversible cotton blanket for your couch or bed.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
On display are documents of the ship’s construction; boarding tickets of the White Star Line, its shipping company; crew objects such as the captain’s hat and sailors’ uniforms, and the decorative angels on the central staircase that were inspired by the Palace of Versailles.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The building is clad in glazed terra-cotta and limestone, with plenty of Beaux Arts decorative elements such as oriel windows, cornices, and moldings that reward a closer look.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈdek-(ə-)rət-iv
ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt-
: serving to decorate : ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
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