decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv 
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-
: serving to decorate
especially
: purely ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
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 pots themselves can be decorative or very simple, so choose containers that best suit your taste.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The Fechin House displays an astonishing level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, decorative and architectural intrigue, and cleverness on behalf of the maker.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Throughout the crown, holes shaped like upside-down hearts were punched and filled with brightly colored insect wings as decorative touches, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The Annapolis Pottery has a good selection of practical and decorative handmade pieces, some with nautical themes.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
The Fechin House displays an astonishing level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, decorative and architectural intrigue, and cleverness on behalf of the maker.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Throughout the crown, holes shaped like upside-down hearts were punched and filled with brightly colored insect wings as decorative touches, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
The Annapolis Pottery has a good selection of practical and decorative handmade pieces, some with nautical themes.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for decorative
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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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