decorative
pronunciation
How to pronounce decorative in British English:
UK [ˈdekərətɪv]
How to pronounce decorative in American English:
US [ˈdekəreɪtɪv]
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- Adjective:
- serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Word Origin
- decorative (adj.)
- early 15c., from Middle French decoratif, from decorat-, past participle stem of Latin decorare (see decorate).
Example
- 1. For the decorative cover and glass use hot-melt glue .
- 2. A decorative cover for the screen .
- 3. The border and background are decorative .
- 4. Thirdly , it 's decorative besides being useful .
- 5. The chinese are favouring highly decorative blue-and-white ming porcelain .