DECORATIVE Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

decorative

adjective

ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv

Definition of decorative next

as in ornamental

serving to add beauty a necklace of decorative flowers was planted along the path to the cottage

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Recent Examples of decorative Other perhaps telling signs include cabinets and drawers emptied of their contents and moved elsewhere, along with decorative items and books moved from shelves to drawers. —

Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 Tile painting, taught through the centuries-old azulejo tradition, can be done at Six Senses Douro Valley in Portugal, while Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou teaches traditional embroidery techniques, and Chiva-Som Hua Hin shares decorative Thai practices of fan painting. —

Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 Even small decorative objects and clusters of decor can make a room feel more vibrant. —

Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 May 2026 Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments. —

Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decorative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative

ornamental

Adjective

Slugs also munch on cabbage, lettuce, beans, strawberries, many tender herbs, and all kinds of ornamental flowers.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
To-Do Checklist Stop fertilizing woody shrubs and ornamental trees at the end of the month to allow new growth to harden off before fall weather.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026