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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdɛkərətɪv/
decorative means: Used to make something look more attractive.
adjective
MAKES ATTRACTIVEB1
Used to make something look more attractive.
- She added a decorative border.
- The kitchen has colorful decorative tiles.
- These lamps are both useful and decorative.
ONLY FOR APPEARANCEB2
Present only to make something look attractive, without a practical use.
- These handles are purely decorative.
- The wooden swords are decorative and cannot be used.
- That fireplace is merely decorative; it produces no heat.
Questions about decorative
What does decorative mean?
Used to make something look more attractive.
What is decorative in other languages?
Türkçe: dekoratif · Español: decorativo · Français: décoratif · Deutsch: dekorativ · Italiano: decorativo · 日本語: 装飾的な
How do you pronounce decorative?
It is pronounced /ˈdɛkərətɪv/.
How do you use decorative in a sentence?
She added a decorative border. The kitchen has colorful decorative tiles.
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