Decorative

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkrətɪv/

Decorative (adjective)

  1. Used to make something look more attractive or beautiful.
  2. Serving only to improve appearance, not for practical use.

Examples

  • The vase serves a decorative purpose in the room.
  • The sculpture is purely decorative and has no use.

Common collocations: decorative item, decorative style, decorative feature, decorative element

Synonyms of Decorative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Decorative

  • — describing something designed for practical use rather than aesthetics.
  • — describing something lacking embellishment or decoration.