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Meaning of "decoratively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DECORATIVELY

decoratively  [ˈdɛk ərətɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DECORATIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Decoratively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES DECORATIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of decoratively in the English dictionary

The definition of decoratively in the dictionary is in a way that makes something more attractive or ornate.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DECORATIVELY


administratively
ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪvlɪ
co-operatively
kəʊˈɒpərətɪvlɪ
collaboratively
kəˈlæbərətɪvlɪ
comparatively
kəmˈpærətɪvlɪ
cooperatively
kəʊˈɒpərətɪvlɪ
corroboratively
kəˈrɒbərətɪvlɪ
curatively
ˈkjʊərətɪvlɪ
declaratively
dɪˈklærətɪvlɪ
demonstratively
dɪˈmɒnstrətɪvlɪ
figuratively
ˈfɪɡərətɪvlɪ
illustratively
ˈɪləstrətɪvlɪ
imperatively
ɪmˈpɛrətɪvlɪ
iteratively
ˈɪtərətɪvlɪ
lucratively
ˈluːkrətɪvlɪ
narratively
ˈnærətɪvlɪ
operatively
ˈɒpərətɪvlɪ
pejoratively
pɪˈdʒɒrətɪvlɪ
penetratively
ˈpɛnɪtrətɪvlɪ
postoperatively
pəʊstˈɒpərətɪvlɪ
preoperatively
priːˈɒpərətɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DECORATIVELY

decontrolled
decontrolling
decor
decorate
Decorated architecture
Decorated style
decorating
decoration
decorative
decorative art
decorativeness
decorator
decorous
decorously
decorousness
decorticate
decortication
decorticator
decorum
decoupage

WORDS THAT END LIKE DECORATIVELY

actively
aggressively
alternatively
collectively
creatively
cumulatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
lively
lovely
massively
negatively
objectively
positively
progressively
relatively
respectively
selectively

Synonyms and antonyms of decoratively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «decoratively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DECORATIVELY

Find out the translation of decoratively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of decoratively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «decoratively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

装饰品
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

decorativamente
570 millions of speakers

English

decoratively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

decoratively
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تزييني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

декоративно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

decorativamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

decoratively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

décorative
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dihiasi dengan baik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

dekorativ
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

装飾的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장식 적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Decoratively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

decoratively
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

decoratively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सजावटीत्मकपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dekoratif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

decorativo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dekoracyjnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

декоративно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

decorativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

decoratively
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dekoratief
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dekorativt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

decoratively
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of decoratively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DECORATIVELY»

The term «decoratively» is regularly used and occupies the 63.821 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DECORATIVELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «decoratively» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «decoratively» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about decoratively

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DECORATIVELY»

Discover the use of decoratively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to decoratively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Women and the Media: Diverse Perspectives
Surprisingly, almost as many women are portrayed in traditional roles as are portrayed decoratively in men's magazines. Compared to the other magazine types, men's magazines appear to at least present women in traditional roles compared ...
Theresa Carilli, Jane Campbell, 2005
2
Heritage Rare Books Auction #6025
Covers decoratively bordered in blind, front covers pictorially stamped in gilt ( depicting young Alfred reading to his mother), spines decoratively stamped and lettered in gilt. Marbled edges and endpapers. Spines very slightly faded, with a few ...
Heritage Auctions, Inc.
3
Imagine: Fun, Fabulous Layouts for Every Scrapbooker
Decoratively tear or cut piece F (N) in half diagonally as shown in the cutting diagrams. 2 Using one 12" x 12" cardstock as your base, attach piece A to the left side of the page, keeping the edges flush. 3 Attach piece B across the top of the ...
Jeanette R. Lynton, 2008
4
Bon Appetit Desserts: The Cookbook for All Things Sweet and ...
Swirl frosting decoratively on sides of cake. Press 1 dowel into center of 12-inch cake. Mark dowel 1⁄4 inch above top of cake [2]. Remove dowel and cut with serrated knife at marked point. Cut 4 more dowels to same length. Press 4 cut dowels ...
Fairchild, Barbara, 2010
5
United States Court of International Trade Reports
Upon careful consideration of the totality of these various factors, this Court finds that the beveled edged and decoratively etched glass panels distinguish this fixture. This Court finds that the essential character of SKU 794-885 is imparted by ...
Court of International Trade (U S ), 2009
6
The Horse in Greek Art
The eye is decoratively drawn with the same conventions as for the human eye. 4 . The lips and chin are almost realistic. 5. Supraorbit is lacking, but some bony structure is indicated by means of interior drawing in the form of a line at the brow .
Sidney David Markman, 1969
7
Juan and Marie Join the Class: Caught'ya! Grammar with a ...
120. decorated, confections, perched, decoratively no paragraph – same topic tYpes oF sentenCes – simple (compound subject); simple (compound subject); simple (compound verb) Commas – noun series VerB tense– add “ed” to end of ...
Jane Bell Kiester, 2013
8
Heritage Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction Final Session # 683
Original olive fine diagonally-ribbed cloth over bevelled boards with front cover decoratively stamped and lettered in gilt and black, spine decoratively stamped in gilt and black and lettered in gilt, and back cover decoratively stamped in blind.
Heritage Auctions, Inc.
9
Swedish Country Interiors
... a common gift. Maidens all over Sweden would spend most of their youth weaving and knitting their dowry as it was all they took with them from their old life. Trunks were prepared and usually decoratively painted and, in wealthier homes ...
Rhonda Eleish, Edie van Breems, 2013
10
Pictures and Their Use in Communication: A Philosophical Essay
But equally, until we know that it is not being used in the explanatory sense, we have no grounds for maintaining that it is being used decoratively. We are simply unable to decide in what sense of the verb "to illustrate" the Sharpeville-picture is  ...
David Novitz, 1977

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DECORATIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term decoratively is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Whole Gamut at the Ritz this month
Cary paints decoratively on wooden bowls, an aspect of The Whole Gamut Studio she calls “Bowled Over.” She has also expanded into ... «Coastal Illustrated, Jul 15»
2
Foodie Tattoos
He's otherwise known as the 'Honest Butcher' the name of a butcher shop he once operated and has the words decoratively inscribed on the ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
3
High Altitude Baking: Strawberry-margarita freezer pie (recipe)
If topping the dessert, halve fresh strawberries and place them decoratively around the top. To serve, cut with a thin, sharp knife dipped in hot ... «Summit Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Newcastle University join forces with Beamish to hunt for First World …
Shell cases are the most commonly used articles for trench art, either decoratively engraved or as holders and containers. Bullets have been ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
5
Central Fire Station Renovations Nearing Completion
... Fire Station, including decorative corbels and brickwork in the apparatus bay and a decoratively painted mantel piece on the second floor. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Jeffrey Fisher: Teenagers who get along deserve a great hangout …
Think of the kids' lounge as an entirely separate space within your home that doesn't necessarily have to relate decoratively to other areas, and ... «National Post, Jul 15»
7
Toll-free route to the shore can save money and time
Sights to behold along the way include: The Benedict Motel, with its "Hot Tubs for Two" and "Destinations Rooms" (decoratively themed — the ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
8
Krispy Kreme opens its second Perth store, in Myaree
Why the obsession with deep-fried, sugar-coated, decoratively adorned palm-sized wheels of fat? Tell us below. Originally published as ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
9
Rule your own kingdom from these beautiful castles
... pride of the room and the decoratively painted ceiling create the feeling of having travelled back in time – but without losing all the amenities. «Gay Star News, Jul 15»
10
A morbid tourist attraction in Sicily? Of corpse!
So in Rome, the Capuchini founded a crypt (which you can visit, near Piazza Barberini) with a special display of bones arranged decoratively ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Decoratively [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/decoratively>. Apr 2024 ».
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