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decorative definition
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This page has 3 definitions of decorative in English and Italian. Decorative is an adjective and noun. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
See also: décorative
English decorative definition
Etymology
From Latin decorātus + -ive. Cognate with French décoratif.
Pronunciation
Adjective
decorative (comparative more decorative, superlative most decorative)
- That serves to decorate
- 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, pages 250-251:
- Elegant brick and stone buildings, with iron and glass canopies and decorative wooden scalloping and fencing—all evidencing care on the part of the architect to produce a pleasing, well-planned building—were submerged beneath a profusion of ill-conceived additions and camouflaged by vulgar paint schemes; and the original conception was lost.
- 2014, Tim Carvell; Josh Gondelman; Dan Gurewitch; Jeff Maurer; Ben Silva; Will Tracy; Jill Twiss; Seena Vali; Julie Weiner, “Dr. Oz and Nutritional Supplements”, in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, season 1, episode 8, HBO, Warner Bros. Television:
- And I’ll be honest. I’ll be honest, seeing stories like that is enough to make me glad that the Queen of England is mostly decorative now. In fact, the most relevant thing she’s done recently was announced that this week, she’s going to visit the Game of Thrones set.
Translations
that serves to decorate
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Noun
decorative (plural decoratives)
- 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[2]:
- Analysts said the company’s results were in line, but noted that organic growth at the decoratives business was slightly weaker than expected.
Italian decorative definition
Pronunciation
Adjective
decorative