decorative
adjective
dec·o·ra·tive
ˈde-k(ə-)rə-tiv 
ˈde-kə-ˌrā-
: serving to decorate
especially
: purely ornamental
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
Examples of decorative in a Sentence
We added some decorative details to the room.
The handles are decorative and practical.
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Use these decorative pieces as a backsplash in the kitchen or incorporate them into your garden's decor.
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
This means bringing in accents such as floor coverings, decorative textiles, and beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Photo : Pierre Galant Photography The cozy space includes a decorative wood stove.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
In it was a color photograph of a decorative wood fence.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
This means bringing in accents such as floor coverings, decorative textiles, and beyond.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2025
Photo : Pierre Galant Photography The cozy space includes a decorative wood stove.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
In it was a color photograph of a decorative wood fence.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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