decorative

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛk.ə.ɹə.tɪv/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

Etymology

From Latin decorātus + -ive. Cognate with French décoratif.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cosmetic, ornamental

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