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decorative

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛkərətɪv]

Word

Learn how to use decorative in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

How to pronounce decorative

Pronunciation: [ˈdɛkərətɪv]

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