decorative
Translation
decorative, ornamental
Examples
The plate is purely decorative.
The plate is purely decorative.
She added a decorative border to the page.
She added a decorative border to the page.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) decorative ((noun)) intended to be attractive rather than useful She added a decorative border to the page.
((to be)) decorative to be intended to be attractive The plate is purely decorative.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ornamental, ornate; Antonyms: plain, functional
Etymology
From the verb 'decorate' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'.
Memory Tips
If something has the purpose to 'decorate', it is 'decorative'.