decorative

adjective

dec·o·ra·tive | \ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv,

ˈde-kə-ˌrā-\

Definition of decorative

: serving to decorate especially : purely ornamental

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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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Larger, decorative pieces may run higher, like $150. — Caitlin Mullen, chicagotribune.com, "'It's art that's to be used': Oak Park pottery shop owner says his creations are not meant to be locked away," 12 June 2018 Slim slabs of gray slate bejeweled with decorative pieces of stone hang along one section of the narrow, rectangular room. — Lindsey Mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "The Grape Leaf's food - and patio - will take you to the Mediterranean," 6 June 2018 Matteo sourced all original decorative pieces over a period of time and thoughtfully decided where everything was placed. — Jennifer Rice, Vogue, "This Florentine Hotel Has Secret Garden-Views of Europe’s Largest Private Green Space," 13 Apr. 2018 In the unit, the listing promises high ceilings, air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a small kitchenette, a decorative fireplace and a large porch. — charlotteobserver, "The cheapest rental apartments in Dilworth, explored | Charlotte Observer," 21 Mar. 2018 Filled with oak details, the 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse features original pocket and wood doors, sophisticated crown molding, wainscoting and six original decorative mantel fireplaces. — Kelsey Kloss, ELLE Decor, "Bob Dylan's Former Harlem Home Is Now For Sale," 2 Mar. 2017 For many readers, books are not decorative objects. — New York Times, "Letters to the Editor," 15 June 2018 In addition to the sunflower seeds, a stand of annual sunflowers will produce attractive 3-inch blooms that are decorative and a good source of nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, "Your guide to foliage fit to feed the birds," 1 June 2018 The show, nine galleries brimming with more than 250 paintings and decorative objects and organized by a team of curators from the Kimbell Art Museum, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and the MFA, is on view through Oct. 8. — Cate Mcquaid, BostonGlobe.com, "MFA’s ‘Casanova’ a voluptuous look at a notorious voluptuary," 6 July 2018

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