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decorative

Произношение: [ˈdɛkərətɪv]

Слово

Контекст: «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.

Пример

We hung up decorative lights around the porch for the party.

Пример

The room looked too plain and was missing any decorative elements.

Пример

What decorative items do you want to add to your room?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

The decorative vase on the table adds a lot of charm to the living room.

Пример

The furniture is functional, but it’s not decorative at all.

Пример

Is that piece of art decorative, or can it be used in another way?

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