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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Before popping the loaf into the oven, dust the dough with flour and then cut it across the top for a decorative flare. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "How to Make Bread Even If You're a Beginner in the Kitchen," 8 Mar. 2019 The rack also works well as a cookbook shelf or small decorative display. — Jessica Dailey, Good Housekeeping, "X-tra Counter Space," 11 Feb. 2019 In the first, Rafa delivers the dowry stipulated by Úrsula (Carmiña Martinez), the matriarch of her tribe: 30 goats, 20 cows, five necklaces and two decorative mules. — WSJ, "‘Birds of Passage’ Review: Splendor and the Grass," 14 Feb. 2019 The languid, organic, and decorative style of turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau was replaced with bold shapes and strong color-blocking. — Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, "The 100-Year-Old German Art School That’s Still Influencing the Fashion World," 13 Feb. 2019 The languid, organic, and decorative style of turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau was replaced with bold shapes and strong color-blocking. — Todd Plummer, Town & Country, "One Century Later, Bauhaus Is Still a Major Fashion Influence," 13 Feb. 2019 Menu highlights included oysters with decorative flowers, lamb keema, and avocado bhel puri. — Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, "Prabal Gurung Breaks Naan With Fashion’s Finest at His Post-Show Dinner," 11 Feb. 2019 Today, a circular area in the middle of the yard, protected by cast-iron pillars linked together with decorative chains, was believed by the previous owner to be the entrance of an underground tunnel. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Portland's secret marble 'mausoleum' mansion sells for $500,000 (photos)," 19 Apr. 2018 In the Stone copies, a decorative diagonal line runs through the T. The line does not appear to be in the original. — Washington Post, "Rare Declaration of Independence copy 1 of James Madison’s 2," 24 Feb. 2018

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