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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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
In addition, there will be vintage furniture, decorative pieces, books and magazines, while trunk shows and events are planned for the coming months.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The nonprofit organization is accepting donations of dishes, glassware, fine china, jewelry, purses, wallets, household items, figurines, holiday and decorative items that will then be displayed and available for purchase.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
For decades they were hunted for their decorative shells and meat to make turtle soup.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 23 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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