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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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
This exhibition explores that ‘distinctive style’, using a range of exquisite objects belonging to Marie Antoinette herself, as well as decorative objects inspired by her legacy.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Block Pattern Oblong Throw Pillow One way to make a room feel more inviting is by adding fluffy decorative pillows.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
And while some are overtly designed for traditional smoking purposes, more subtle iterations can double (and triple) as statement art pieces or decorative trays to hold loose change, keys, and jewelry.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Decorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decorative. Accessed 21 Sep. 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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