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decorative

декоративный

Meaning of decorative

for decoration

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈdɛkərətɪv/
EN-US/ˈdɛkərətɪv/
RU[dʲekɐˈrativnɨj]
RUдекоратив
decorative
decorative - декоративный
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decorative with Russian translation

decorative usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

She attached a decorative charm to her handbag before the party.

Она прикрепила декоративный брелок к своей сумке перед вечеринкой.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He bought a small decorative keyring to hang on his backpack.

Он купил маленький декоративный брелок, чтобы повесить на рюкзак.

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decorative belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

decorative
декоративный
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

decorative synonyms

Related words worth learning together

decorative
служит для украшения, без функциональной нагрузки
ornamental
преимущественно для украшения; часто подчёркивает отсутствие практической функции
decorated
украшенный (имеет добавленные украшения)
adorned
украшенный (обычно в более формальном или поэтичном стиле)
ornate
избыточно или замысловато украшенный
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🇬🇧en

служит для украшения, без функциональной нагрузки

B1Very Often

The room had several decorative cushions on the sofa.

🇬🇧en

преимущественно для украшения; часто подчёркивает отсутствие практической функции

B2Rarely

They planted ornamental trees along the avenue.

D
🇬🇧en
decorated

украшенный (имеет добавленные украшения)

B1Very Often

The cake was beautifully decorated with icing flowers.

A
🇬🇧en
adorned

украшенный (обычно в более формальном или поэтичном стиле)

B2Rarely

The queen's gown was adorned with pearls.

O
🇬🇧en
ornate

избыточно или замысловато украшенный

C1Rarely

The palace salon had ornate gold moldings and frescoes.

F
🇬🇧en
fancy

причудливый, эффектный; также может означать модный или дорогой

B2Very Often

She wore a fancy hat decorated with feathers.

🇬🇧en

эстетический; связанный с восприятием красоты и теорией красоты

C1Often

They redesigned the website to improve its aesthetic appeal.

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Questions about this word

What does decorative mean?

for decoration

How do you pronounce decorative?

decorative is pronounced as /ˈdɛkərətɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is decorative used in a sentence?

She attached a decorative charm to her handbag before the party. Translation: Она прикрепила декоративный брелок к своей сумке перед вечеринкой.

Is decorative part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, decorative (декоративный) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is decorative part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, decorative (декоративный) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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