DECORATIVE

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


Etymology

Adjective

decorative (comparative more decorative, superlative most decorative)

That serves to decorate

Noun

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



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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