Decorative

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdÉœkɹətɪv/

Origin

From Middle French décoratif

Full definition of decorative

Adjective

1. That serves to decorate
• 2011, December 15, Felicity Cloake, How to cook the perfect nut roast, 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.

Noun

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