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Webster 1913 Edition


Decorative

Dec′o-ra-tive

(dĕk′ō̍-rȧ-tĭv or dĕk′ō̍-rā̍-tĭv)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
décoratif
.]
Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning.
Dec′o-ra-tive-ness
,
Noun.
Decorative art
,
fine art which has for its end ornamentation, rather than the representation of objects or events.

Definition 2024


decorative

decorative

See also: décorative

English

Adjective

decorative (comparative more decorative, superlative most decorative)

  1. That serves to decorate
    • 2011 December 15, Felicity Cloake, “How to cook the perfect nut roast”, in Guardian:
      The parsnip, stilton and chestnut combination may taste good, but it's not terribly decorative. In fact, dull's the word, a lingering adjectival ghost of nut roasts past that I'm keen to banish from the table.

Translations

Noun

decorative (plural decoratives)

  1. A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.
    • 2007 October 24, The Associated Press, “Dutch Maker of Chemicals Reports Drop in Earnings”, in New York Times:
      Analysts said the company’s results were in line, but noted that organic growth at the decoratives business was slightly weaker than expected.

Italian

Adjective

decorative f pl

  1. Feminine plural of decorativo