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 The decorative jacket also speaks to the growing trend for brooches on men’s and women’s fashion. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted. —

Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Any HOAs that have purely decorative mowed grass common areas inaccessible to residents should plan on either supplying those areas with reclaimed water or removing mowed turf from such inaccessible locations before 2029. —

Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 The designer emphasizes quality over quantity and encourages blending functional items with decorative ones. —

Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decorative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative

ornamental

Adjective

His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
This ornamental thyme can be used to fill in the sandy spaces between stepping stones or crevices in rock walls.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026