decorative

• Служащий для того, чтобы сделать что-то более привлекательным; декоративный.

Serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental.

1. Serving to beautifyB1formal

   Intended to make something look more attractive or ornamental.

   Декоративный

   • The room was filled with decorative pillows and vases.
   • She added decorative elements to the wedding cake.
   • The garden features decorative stone pathways.

   Synonymscosmeticnonfunctionalornamentalornate

   Antonymsausterefunctionalplainunadornedutilitarian

2. Not functionalB2formal

   Having an aesthetic purpose rather than a practical one.

   Декоративный

   • The decorative lights on the tree are purely for show.
   • These decorative plates are not meant for eating.
   • The fence is more decorative than protective.

   Synonymscosmeticfancynonfunctionalornamental

   Antonymsfunctionalpracticalusefulutilitarian