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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Versatility aside, this dress has a unique peekaboo detail, decorative buttons, and a tie front bow that gives it a casual vibe.
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Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
There’s no flat surface anywhere to put something on — not even your car keys — and at any rate a vase, globe or book would be lost in the glittering decorative torrent of gold.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
There’s no flat surface anywhere to put something on — not even your car keys — and at any rate a vase, globe or book would be lost in the glittering decorative torrent of gold.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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 29 May. 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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