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decorative
(dec¦ora|tive)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdɛk(ə)rətɪv/
adjective
serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental:
a well-appointed house with original decorative features
relating to decoration:
a decorative artist
informal
(of a woman) attractive:
she was an extremely decorative and popular actress
Derivatives
decoratively
adverb
decorativeness
noun
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