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dec·o·ra·tive  (dkr--tv, --r-)
adj.
Serving to decorate or embellish; ornamental.
deco·ra·tive·ly adv.
deco·ra·tive·ness n.
decorative [ˈdɛkərətɪv ˈdɛkrətɪv]
adj
serving to decorate or adorn; ornamental
decoratively  adv
decorativeness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.decorative - serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"
cosmetic, ornamental
nonfunctional - not having or performing a function
decorative
adjective ornamental, fancy, pretty, attractive, enhancing, adorning, for show, embellishing, showy, beautifying, nonfunctional, arty-crafty highly decorative iron brackets
Translations
decorative [ˈdekərətɪv]
A. ADJ (in function) → de adorno, decorativo; (= pleasant) → hermoso, elegante
B. CPD decorative arts NPL → artes fpl decorativas
decorative [ˈdɛkərətɪv] adj → décoratif/ive
decorative
adj → dekorativ
decorative [ˈdɛk/ərətɪv] adj → decorativo/a
decorative [ˈdɛk/ərətɪv] adj → decorativo/a


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Meanwhile I am approaching a decorative old Surrey town, little more than a cluster of ripe old inns, to one of which I have much pleasure in inviting the reader to dinner.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
A decorative object, such as a column, for instance, was placed in one of the corners and immediately produced a hall of a thousand columns; for, thanks to the mirrors, the real room was multiplied by six hexagonal rooms, each of which, in its turn, was multiplied indefinitely.
The Phantom of the Opera by Leroux, Gaston View in context
The old warrior himself was arranging in round balls the two grey locks of hair that were suffered to grow from the crown of his head; his earrings and spear, both well polished, lay beside him, while the highly decorative pair of shoes hung suspended from a projecting cane against the side of the house.
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