Associations to the word «Decorative»

Wiktionary

DECORATIVE, adjective. That serves to decorate
DECORATIVE, noun. A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

Dictionary definition

DECORATIVE, adjective. Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative".

Wise words

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