Definitions for: Decorative

[adj] serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

Webster (1913) Definition: Dec"o*ra*tive, a. [Cf. F. d['e]coratif.]
Suited to decorate or embellish; adorning. --
Dec"o*ra*tive*ness, n.

Decorative art, fine art which has for its end
ornamentation, rather than the representation of objects
or events.

Synonyms: cosmetic, nonfunctional, ornamental