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decorative
adjective
(dec-o-ra-tive)
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
Synonyms:
cosmetic
,
ornamental
,
Examples:
The buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative.
Words Related to
decorative
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ornamental
,
cosmetic
,
nonfunctional
,
decoration
,
decorating
,
decorate
,
design
,
fancy
,
finishing
,
ceramic
,
porcelain
,
floral
,
sculptural
,
pewter
,
handmade
,
corbel
,
ornate
,
whimsical
,
wooden
,
lacelike
,
polychrome
,
sgraffito
,
antiqued
,
dentil
,
baluster
,
handcrafted
,
figural
,
millefiori
,
shagreen
,
terracotta
,
enamelled
,
foliate
,
stipple
,
copperware
,
marbleized
,
ogee
,
adorningly
,
zoomorphic
,
latticinio
,
underglaze
,
carton pierre
,
unglazed
,
quatrefoil
,
lauhala
,
birchbark
,
inlaid
,
topiary
,
ebonized
,
beaded
,
lucite
,
handstitched
,
lacquered
,
landscaping
,
handwoven
,
mansard
,
biedermeier
,
acrylic
,
filigreed
,
lathed
,
silvered
,
dichroic
,
strawflower
,
paintable
,
fruitwood
,
armillary
,
celadon
,
bullnose
,
encarpus
,
architectural
,
utilitarian
,
ovenware
,
quilled
,
crocheted
,
nonrepresentational
,
espaliered
,
uncarved
,
cornhusk
,
berber
,
latticelike
,
trompe
,
nubbly
,
pearlized
,
scalloped
,
quartersawn
,
felted
,
gesso
,
burled
,
sculptured
,
hobnail
,
unornamented
,
fluted
,
opalescent
,
multicolored
,
reeded
,
aventurine
,
roughcast
,
pearlescent
,
ylang
,
veneered
,
bevelled
,
decorative
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