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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Think natural woods, earthy materials, neutral color palettes, as well as uncluttered spaces accented with functional objects like vases and mugs over decorative ones.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
The top rack can also be used to store decorative items, including lamps and books.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
However, clothing is depicted throughout the galleries dating back to ancient bas-reliefs through to 18th-century paintings, and textiles form an important part of the Department of Decorative Arts’ collection, with a focus on tapestries and decorative textiles.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This is where secondhand decorative objects come into play.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
The top rack can also be used to store decorative items, including lamps and books.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
However, clothing is depicted throughout the galleries dating back to ancient bas-reliefs through to 18th-century paintings, and textiles form an important part of the Department of Decorative Arts’ collection, with a focus on tapestries and decorative textiles.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This is where secondhand decorative objects come into play.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 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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