DECORATIVELY

decoratively

(adverb) in a decorative manner; “used decoratively at Christmas”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

decoratively (comparative more decoratively, superlative most decoratively)

In a decorative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DECORATIVE

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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