decorative
decorative — adjective
1. designed to add beauty or visual appeal to an object or space, rather than servi
designed to add beauty or visual appeal to an object or space, rather than serving a strictly practical function
Leila placed a decorative vase on the shelf next to the old wooden clock.
collocation: decorative vase / decorative bowl
The cushions on the sofa were purely decorative and not meant for sleeping.
adverb: purely decorative, merely decorative
A decorative fence was built around the garden to give it a more elegant feel.
The logo on the box is decorative and has no other function.
Priya hung decorative lights across the balcony for the party next weekend.
- ornamental
direct synonym; slightly more formal, often used for architectural or garden features
- aesthetic
broader; describes a whole approach based on beauty rather than the object's purpose
- embellished
implies that decoration has been added to something, often in a detailed or elaborate way
- functional
describes something that serves a practical purpose rather than looking nice
- plain
describes something simple with no added decoration
- utilitarian
describes something designed purely for usefulness, with no concern for appearance
用法筆記
Commonly modifies nouns for household objects (vase, cushion, lamp, bowl, mirror, item) or architectural features (fence, panel, arch, trim). Rarely used to describe living things.