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decorative

/ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/adjective3 syllables

Decorative means: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose.

Synonyms for decorative3

adjective, as in serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

cosmetic, ornamental, nonfunctional

What does decorative mean?1

adjective

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serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose“cosmetic fenders on cars”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Decorative in a sentence

  • To spice up the design, he added some decorative shapes with a dingbat font.gcaplan
  • In some cultures, antlers are used for decorative or ceremonial purposes.Amastan
  • There was a decorative pilaster to either side of the building's entrance.Auride
  • Ivy is a decorative plant that causes a few problems.Amastan
  • The temple is decorated with flowers and decorative material throughout the year.CM
  • She piped decorative borders on the cake with icing.Amastan
  • Ziri bought a decorative birdbath for the garden.always
  • Rosemaling is a style of decorative painting developed in Norway.illiterate

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