decorative
adjectiveHow many syllables in decorative?
There are 4 syllables in the word decorative.How to pronounce decorative:
Definition of decorative:
- decorative (adjective):
- purely ornamental
- serving to decorate
- special, unusual, and elaborate
- serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose.
Synonyms for decorative:
adorning
arty-crafty
attractive
beautiful
beautifying
charming
cosmetic
embellishing
enhancing
fancy
for show
gorgeous
lovely
nonfunctional
ornamental
ornate
pretty
showy
Antonyms for decorative:
austere
bare
basic
dull
functional
offensive
ordinary
plain
poor
severe
simple
spartan
stark
subdued
ugly
unadorned
unembellished
unfussy
unsophisticated
utilitarian
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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