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adjective
- 1. serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental: "a well-appointed house with original decorative features"
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adjective. uk / ˈdek. ə r.ə.tɪv / us / ˈdek. ə r.ə.t̬ɪv / Add to word list. B2. made to look attractive: a decorative display of plants and flowers. a mirror in a decorative frame. Synonyms. cosmetic. ornamental. Fewer examples. He gave the picture a decorative border, which changed the look of the page.
: serving to decorate. especially : purely ornamental. decoratively adverb. decorativeness noun. Synonyms. adorning. beautifying. cosmetic. embellishing. ornamental. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of decorative in a Sentence. We added some decorative details to the room. The handles are decorative and practical.
Definition of 'decorative' decorative. (dekərətɪv ) adjective B2. Something that is decorative is intended to look pretty or attractive. The curtains are for purely decorative purposes and do not open or close. ...highly decorative iron brackets. Synonyms: ornamental, fancy, pretty, attractive More Synonyms of decorative.
Decorative definition: serving or tending to decorate. . See examples of DECORATIVE used in a sentence.
made to look attractive: a decorative display of plants and flowers. a mirror in a decorative frame. Synonyms. cosmetic. ornamental. Fewer examples. He gave the picture a decorative border, which changed the look of the page. Your flower arrangement makes the table look really decorative.
Having been taught Modernism, a school of thought that scoffs at the decorative, materials became his primary means of expression. From The Daily Beast Undergarments did enjoy a brief moment of exposure in the 18th century, with the ruling class indulging in decorative corsets.
Definitions of decorative. adjective. serving an aesthetic rather than a useful purpose. “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative ” synonyms: cosmetic, ornamental. nonfunctional. not having or performing a function. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Decorative."
Define decorative. decorative synonyms, decorative pronunciation, decorative translation, English dictionary definition of decorative. adj. Serving to decorate or embellish; ornamental. dec′o·ra·tive·ly adv. dec′o·ra·tive·ness n.
adjective. /ˈdekərətɪv/ /ˈdekəreɪtɪv/ (of an object or a building) decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty. The mirror is functional yet decorative. These are purely decorative arches. The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. The style is ornate and highly decorative.
decorative. adjective. /ˈdɛkrət̮ɪv/ , /ˈdɛkərət̮ɪv/ (of an object or a building) decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty The mirror is functional yet decorative. purely decorative arches The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. Want to learn more?
