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- [dek-er-uh-tiv, dek-ruh-, dek-uh-rey-]
- /ˈdɛk ər ə tɪv, ˈdɛk rə-, ˈdɛk əˌreɪ-/
- /ˈdekərətɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-er-uh-tiv, dek-ruh-, dek-uh-rey-]
- /ˈdɛk ər ə tɪv, ˈdɛk rə-, ˈdɛk əˌreɪ-/
Definitions of decorative word
- adjective decorative Something that is decorative is intended to look pretty or attractive. 3
- adjective decorative serving to decorate or adorn; ornamental 3
- adjective decorative that serves to decorate; ornamental 3
- adjective decorative serving or tending to decorate. 1
- adjective decorative Fine Arts. serving only to decorate, in contrast to providing a meaningful experience. 1
- noun decorative Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental. 1
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Origin of decorative
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; decorate + -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Decorative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decorative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
decorative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decorative
adj decorative
- ornamental — used or grown for ornament: ornamental plants.
- fancy — imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
- cosmetic — Cosmetics are substances such as lipstick or powder, which people put on their face to make themselves look more attractive.
- florid — reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion.
- pretty — pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face.
adjective decorative
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- ornate — elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa.
- adorning — Make more beautiful or attractive.
Antonyms for decorative
Top questions with decorative
- how to hang decorative towels?
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- how to make a decorative bow?
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- how to tie a decorative bow?
- how to make decorative pillows?
- how to wash decorative pillows?
- which civilization was noted for its decorative pottery?
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