be decorative

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

To serve a decorative purpose rather than a functional one.

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Examples (10)

  • The style is ornate and highly decorative.
  • The items he makes are purely decorative.
  • This vase is purely decorative; you can't put water in it.
  • Many architectural elements on this building are just decorative.
  • The carvings on the ancient chest were highly decorative.
  • I thought the button was functional, but it was just decorative.
  • The new light fixtures will be more decorative than functional.
  • The trim on the curtains is meant to be decorative.
  • I'm tired of things just being decorative; I want furniture that's also useful.
  • The pattern on the wallpaper should be decorative without being distracting.