decorative

adjective
UK: /ˈdekərətɪv/
US: /ˈdekərətɪv/

  1. Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.

    1. We added decorative lights.
    2. The decorative trim around the ceiling really enhances the room.

  2. Employed to enhance the appearance of an object.

    1. She bought decorative plates.
    2. The museum has a collection of decorative art from the Victorian era.

Synonyms

ornamental fancy stylish attractive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "decorative" in English means: Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental., Employed to enhance the appearance of an object..

The phonetic transcription of "decorative" is /ˈdekərətɪv/ in British English and /ˈdekərətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "decorative": ornamental, fancy, stylish, attractive.

Example usage of "decorative": "We added decorative lights.". More examples on the page.