Meaning
decorative
- serving to make something look more attractive; ornamental
- lacking practical use, serving only as decoration
In a sentence
Abbiamo comprato dei cuscini decorativi per ravvivare il divano del soggiorno.
We bought some decorative cushions to brighten up the living room sofa.
Questa pianta è solo decorativa o produce anche frutti commestibili?
Is this plant only decorative or does it also produce edible fruit?
I pannelli in legno hanno una funzione pratica e non solo decorativa.
The wood panels serve a practical function, not merely a decorative one.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| decorativo | masculine · singular |
| decorativa | feminine · singular |
| decorativi | masculine · plural |
| decorative | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Follows regular four-ending adjective patterns (-o, -a, -i, -e).