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 To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026 Two decorative signs that tout multiple major sporting events now cover the formerly unsightly windows of the building at the property. —

George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026 While the chair doesn’t come with a throw pillow, the deep seat offers plenty of space to add a small cushion or throw blanket for a decorative pop of color. —

Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Bedrock undertook a similar effort to restore the old decorative ceiling plaster that was throughout the ground floor. —

Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decorative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative

ornamental

Adjective

This can include trailing ivy, pachysandras, and even clover or ornamental grasses.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
Add ornamental pepper plants to fall containers to keep squirrels away from pumpkins on your porch.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026