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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Grillz are decorative dental jewelry, either removable or permanent.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
Grillz are decorative dental jewelry, either removable or permanent.
—Cordell Jones, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
Trump has also made significant decorative changes to the Oval Office, incorporating gold accents, cherubs and other ornate touches, and has installed large flagpoles to display American flags on both the north and south lawns.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Quaint little porcelain dishes and decorative items are another hot ticket item at flea markets.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 30 July 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 6 Aug. 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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