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decorative

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of decorative

serving to add beauty

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

Synonyms of decorative

adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, embellishing, ornamental

Words Related to decorative

alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous (also glamourous), pleasing, prepossessing

beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning

detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate

Antonyms of decorative

functional, utilitarian

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