decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv 
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-
: serving to decorate
especially
: purely ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
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Examples of decorative in a Sentence
We added some decorative details to the room.
The handles are decorative and practical.
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The taillights match the front block of lights and the rear fascia is more decorative all around visually linking to Range Rover-like styling.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Collect a few pinecones and set out some glue, small pompoms, glitter, or other decorative items and let the kids unleash their creativity.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The trip proved fruitful: Many of the house’s stunning crystal chandeliers, decorative objets, and Art Deco furniture pieces were Paris finds.
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Miniature fir trees, Christmas ferns, Christmas cacti and poinsettias in decorative pots make great tabletop or mantel adornments.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Collect a few pinecones and set out some glue, small pompoms, glitter, or other decorative items and let the kids unleash their creativity.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
The trip proved fruitful: Many of the house’s stunning crystal chandeliers, decorative objets, and Art Deco furniture pieces were Paris finds.
—Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Miniature fir trees, Christmas ferns, Christmas cacti and poinsettias in decorative pots make great tabletop or mantel adornments.
—Jackie Nance-Sons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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