cosmetic, decorative, ornamental
(adjective) serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; “cosmetic fenders on cars”; “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
decorative (comparative more decorative, superlative most decorative)
That serves to decorate
decorative (plural decoratives)
A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.
Source: Wiktionary
Dec"o*ra*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. décoratif.]
Definition: Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning.
– Dec"o*ra*tive*ness, n. Decorative art, fine art which has for its end ornamentation, rather than the representation of objects or events.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 June 2024
(noun) (American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
