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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Other charming home accents are also marked down, including decorative baskets, a serving tray, and a laundry hamper, all made out of the same handwoven rattan material.
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There are even stars with floral spring motives for those who want to keep the decorative ornaments up in their homes all year, not just during Christmas season.
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Cathy Hobbs, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025
The stores carry a range of lifestyle products including kitchenware, baking essentials, bedding and bath, home fragrance, and decorative items.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Other charming home accents are also marked down, including decorative baskets, a serving tray, and a laundry hamper, all made out of the same handwoven rattan material.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
There are even stars with floral spring motives for those who want to keep the decorative ornaments up in their homes all year, not just during Christmas season.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 2 Dec. 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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