Definition of decorative
: serving to decorate; especially : purely ornamental
decoratively
adverbdecorativeness
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Examples of decorative in a Sentence
We added some decorative details to the room.
The handles are decorative and practical.
Recent Examples of decorative from the Web
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He and Jessop pointed out touches such as original windows with wavy glass, original wood on support columns in the first-floor gallery, and the decorative tin ceiling, which dates to the 1920s, in the main theater on the second floor.
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Garments are restored with the use of patches, embroidery, creative stitching, and decorative safety pins.
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A major source of standing water is the bromeliad, a common decorative plant that looks like the top of a pineapple.
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The brand announced Wednesday on Instagram that Gucci Décor is launching in September, and will include furniture and decorative pieces designed by the brand's creative director Alessandro Michele.
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Litter boxes can also be creatively upgraded: Bechen suggests choosing one with a decorative cover.
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The decorative tarps in Nippert's upper deck on the east side of the venue have been removed in anticipation of general-admission overflow, FC Cincinnati spokeswoman Fumi Kimura told The Enquirer Wednesday afternoon.
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The museum houses American and British decorative art, contemporary art, and a Woodland Sculpture Trail, showcasing the work of international artists.
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Asian styles were evoked in the multitudinous use of layers — a thick hybrid poncho in Cerulean blue with tassels, or an oversize coat covered in blurred text that looked like a decorative pattern.
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First Known Use of decorative
1791
DECORATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
decorative
playDefinition of decorative for English Language Learners
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: used to make something more attractive : used for decoration
DECORATIVE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of decorative for Students
: serving to improve appearance : ornamental Decorative banners were hung for the fair.
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