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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But these decorative dressings aren’t just for show.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Use a fork or your fingers to create a decorative edge.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Repeatedly on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has worn modern versions of a cravat—a decorative form of cloth around the neck that can be arranged like a small bow or neck tie or that is tucked into a shirt or blouse.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
At the same time, stores and cafes are open; the decorative fountains are working; street cleaners are sweeping sidewalks and watering plants.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Use a fork or your fingers to create a decorative edge.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Repeatedly on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has worn modern versions of a cravat—a decorative form of cloth around the neck that can be arranged like a small bow or neck tie or that is tucked into a shirt or blouse.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
At the same time, stores and cafes are open; the decorative fountains are working; street cleaners are sweeping sidewalks and watering plants.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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