decorative
/ˈdekərətɪv/adjective
उच्चारण डेकरटिव
सजावटी
Core word
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that makes something look more attractive; ornamental
सजावटी
- decorative lights
- The shop sells decorative brass lamps that people hang near their front doors.
- The shelf holds a few decorative bowls and a small statue.
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- The walls are painted with decorative patterns of leaves.
- These candles are purely decorative and not meant for use.
Synonyms ornamental fancy attractive embellishing
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decorative + noun
Decorative comes before a noun and tells us that the thing is meant to look attractive, not to be useful.
'Decorative' noun से पहले आता है और बताता है कि वस्तु सुंदर दिखने के लिए है, उपयोगी होने के लिए नहीं।
- The shelf was full of decorative pots.
- She wore a decorative scarf over her kurta.
be + decorative
After be, it describes the purpose or effect of something, often with 'purely' or 'only'.
'be' के बाद यह किसी वस्तु के उद्देश्य या प्रभाव को बताता है, प्रायः 'purely' या 'only' के साथ।
- The columns are purely decorative; they do not hold up the roof.
decorative + rather than + functional
Use this pair to contrast beauty with usefulness.
सुंदरता और उपयोगिता की तुलना के लिए यह जोड़ी प्रयुक्त होती है।
- The lamp is decorative rather than functional.
decorative vs decorated
Decorative describes the quality of an object; decorated tells that someone has added decoration to it.
'Decorative' वस्तु का गुण बताता है; 'decorated' बताता है कि किसी ने उस पर सजावट की है।
- A decorative vase stood on the table.
- The decorated hall looked beautiful.
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decorative + noun
itemsplantsborderpatternlighting
- The curtain had a decorative border of gold thread.
adverb + decorative
purelyhighlyverymerelyattractively
- The gate is merely decorative and is never locked.
decorative + art / object
artartsstonetilesglass
- The museum has a fine collection of decorative arts.
decorative + for
a walla festivala tablea doorwaya garden
- These paper lanterns are decorative for the Diwali evening.
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- The temple walls are covered with decorative carvings of lotus flowers.
मंदिर की दीवारें कमल के फूलों की सजावटी नक्काशी से ढकी हैं।
- Radhika placed a decorative mirror in the hall.
राधिका ने हॉल में एक सजावटी दर्पण लगाया।
- The balcony has decorative plants but no seating.
बालकनी में सजावटी पौधे हैं, पर बैठने की जगह नहीं है।
- Some fruits are grown for decorative use, not for eating.
कुछ फल सजावट के लिए उगाए जाते हैं, खाने के लिए नहीं।
- The old chair had a decorative back made of carved wood.
पुरानी कुर्सी की पीठ पर नक्काशीदार लकड़ी की सजावट थी।
- Tourists bought decorative boxes from the Jaipur market.
पर्यटकों ने जयपुर के बाज़ार से सजावटी डिब्बे ख़रीदे।
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✗ The hall was very decorative with flowers.
✓ The hall was beautifully decorated with flowers.
Use decorated for a place that someone has decorated; decorative describes objects made for show.
जिस स्थान को किसी ने सजाया हो, उसके लिए 'decorated' आता है; 'decorative' दिखावटी वस्तुओं के लिए है।
✗ She bought a decoration lamp for the room.
✓ She bought a decorative lamp for the room.
Use the adjective decorative before a noun to describe its purpose.
Noun से पहले उसका उद्देश्य बताने के लिए विशेषण 'decorative' आता है।
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These adjectives describe things that look attractive, with small differences of meaning.
ये विशेषण आकर्षक दिखने वाली वस्तुओं के लिए हैं, पर अर्थ में हल्का अंतर है।
Made to make something look attractive; not always useful.
किसी चीज़ को आकर्षक बनाने के लिए बना; जरूरी नहीं कि उपयोगी हो।
- A decorative lamp lit the hall.
Similar but more formal, often for plants, gardens and buildings.
समान अर्थ, पर अधिक औपचारिक; प्रायः पौधों, बगीचों और इमारतों के लिए।
- The park has ornamental fountains.
Special and not plain; can sound slightly showy or expensive.
विशेष और सादा नहीं; कभी-कभी दिखावटी या महँगा लगता है।
- She wore a fancy dress to the party.
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Usage: decorative items are for beauty, not use.
प्रयोग में decorative वस्तुएँ सुंदरता के लिए हैं, उपयोग के लिए नहीं।