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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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Inspired by Kirigami, the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper into decorative shapes, this type of parachute can descend through the air in a stable manner, and land very close to a target directly beneath it.
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
Remember that pumpkins aren't just decorative—grab some pie pumpkins to puree for your recipes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Authorities suggested that during that meeting Joseph may have fired Merritt from the decorative fountain business Joseph co-owned.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 10 Oct. 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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