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decorativeness

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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.
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Noun1.decorativeness - an appearance that serves to decorate and make something more attractive
appearance, visual aspect - outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
finish, finishing, coating - a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"


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In much of his later work there is a marked change from his earlier elaborate decorativeness to a style of vigorous strength.
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
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