decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv 
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-
: serving to decorate
especially
: purely ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
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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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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2024
From buildable toys for young Lego fans to pretty decorative sets that can be displayed once completed, Amazon is loaded with options.
—Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for decorative
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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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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