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 Place them so any decorative trim, stitching, or monograms peak out from under your decor. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 If the answer to that question is unclear, or inconsistent, the values are decorative. —

Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Striped sunflower seeds have a black-and-white shell, which can provide decorative accents. —

Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Plus, the pockets are actually useful—not just decorative—so your phone actually has somewhere to go. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decorative

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decorative

ornamental

Adjective

Every generous gesture, every supposedly respectful question, every delicate expression of complete fixation becomes quietly infected by the growing understanding that Cole sees Māori humanity itself as something ornamental.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
However, recent studies have found that ornamental flowers and flowering herbs can be some of the best species for companion planting.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026