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Decorative Purely Makes Adjective Bre ˈdekərətɪv ˈdekəreɪtɪv Mirror

Word decorative
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdekərətɪv / NAmE / ˈdekəreɪtɪv /
Example
  • the mirror is functional yet decorative.
  • purely decorative arches
  • the decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home.
  • the items he makes are purely decorative.
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decorative

(adjective)BrE / ˈdekərətɪv / NAmE / ˈdekəreɪtɪv /
  1. decorated in a way that makes it attractive; intended to look attractive or pretty
    • The mirror is functional yet decorative.
    • purely decorative arches
    • The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home.

    Extra Examples

    • The items he makes are purely decorative.
    • The style is ornate and highly decorative.
    • These are purely decorative arches.
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