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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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
The ensemble had a decorative over-the-shoulder circular top, as Stone rocked short red hair and accessorized with an emerald, diamond earring.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
In Saudi Arabia, Inking Billions In Deals Consider creating a daily gratitude journal that includes sections for positive affirmations, goal tracking, and decorative digital stickers.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Usher was seen rocking a sparkly black suit underneath his cape, along with a black leather hat, plenty of decorative rings, a ruby in his ear and a bright red rose in his hand.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 25 May. 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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