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Decoratively: meaning, definitions and examples

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decoratively

 

[ ˈdekərətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action

In a decorative manner; in a way that is intended to make something look more attractive.

Synonyms

artistically, elaborately, ornately

Examples of usage

  • He painted the room decoratively, adding intricate details to the walls.
  • The cake was decoratively frosted with beautiful flowers and swirls.
Context #2 | Adverb

used to describe speech or writing

In a way that is overly elaborate or ornate, often to the point of being excessive or distracting.

Synonyms

grandiloquently, ostentatiously, pompously

Examples of usage

  • She spoke decoratively, using flowery language that obscured the main point.
  • The author's prose was so decoratively embellished that it was difficult to follow the plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "decoratively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 decorativamente

🇮🇳 सजावटी रूप से

🇩🇪 dekorativ

🇮🇩 secara dekoratif

🇺🇦 декоративно

🇵🇱 dekoracyjnie

🇯🇵 装飾的に (そうしょくてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière décorative

🇪🇸 decorativamente

🇹🇷 dekoratif olarak

🇰🇷 장식적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل زخرفي

🇨🇿 dekorativně

🇸🇰 dekoratívne

🇨🇳 装饰性地 (zhuāngshì xìng dì)

🇸🇮 dekorativno

🇮🇸 skreytingarlega

🇰🇿 әшекейлі түрде

🇬🇪 დეკორატიულად

🇦🇿 dekorativ olaraq

🇲🇽 decorativamente

Word origin

The word 'decoratively' is derived from the word 'decorative', which comes from the Latin 'decorativus', meaning 'that which adorns'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'decoratively', indicating the manner in which something is done. The use of decorative elements to enhance beauty and aesthetics has been a practice in various cultures throughout history, with the emphasis on ornamentation and embellishment. In modern usage, 'decoratively' is often associated with adding visual appeal or artistic touches to objects or surroundings.

See also: decor, decorated, decorating, decorations, decorator, overdecorate, overdecorated, redecorate, redecorating, undecorated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,595, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.