decorative

Speech parts

1. decorative - Noun

2. decorative - Adjective

3. decorative - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ornamental cosmetic corinthian botanic rococo baroque lacy flowery gaudy fine artistic beautiful divine creative attractive
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Antonyms

spartan average simple lunar stark unreal
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Phrases with the word

decorative paper decorative material decorative art glass colored for decorative applications decorative towel decorative paint

Examples

cosmetic fenders on cars Source: Internet

the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative Source: Internet

A four-year search for a giant decorative tomato has come to an end. Source: Internet

A column might also be a decorative element not needed for structural purposes; many columns are "engaged", that is to say form part of a wall. Source: Internet

According to Harold Osborne, in France, the "characteristic development of the French arabesque combined bandwork deriving from the moresque with decorative acanthus foliage radiating from C-scrolls connected by short bars". Source: Internet

Also, the andesite/basalt from the volcanoes were initially used as "hammerstones, weaving weights, cooking stones, and decorative pebbles for grave decoration." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

decorationally decorationist decorations for outdoor use decorative accents decorative art decorative arts