decorative
Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
decorative /ˈdɛk(ə)rətɪv/
▶adjective serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.
■ relating to decoration.
– derivatives
decoratively adverb,
decorativeness noun.
decoratively adverb,
decorativeness noun.
'decorative' also found in these Oxford entries:
acanthus
- amboyna
- anklet
- antique
- art deco
- art nouveau
- arts and crafts
- asparagus fern
- bauble
- beadwork
- beaux arts
- bedspread
- billet
- bindi
- biomorph
- body piercing
- bolection
- bookplate
- border
- braid
- button
- calligraphy
- cameo glass
- canapé
- caparison
- cartouche
- chandelier
- chrome
- chromium plate
- coffer
- commode
- corn dolly
- court card
- cowboy boot
- curlicue
- design
- detailing
- Directoire
- egg
- embroider
- fascinator
- firedog
- frill
- frontal
- gadroon
- garniture
- gift wrap
- glaze
- greetings card
