decorative
Prononciation : [ˈdɛkərətɪv]
Mot
Contexte : « appearance »
(adjective) something that is used to make things look nice. It’s like putting pretty stickers or colorful decorations on a plain notebook to make it more attractive.
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We hung up decorative lights around the porch for the party.
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The room looked too plain and was missing any decorative elements.
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What decorative items do you want to add to your room?
Contexte : « function »
(adjective) when something is meant to look good rather than serve a practical purpose. For example, a beautiful vase may hold flowers but its main job is to look nice.
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The decorative vase on the table adds a lot of charm to the living room.
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The furniture is functional, but it’s not decorative at all.
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Is that piece of art decorative, or can it be used in another way?
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