decoratively

In aesthetic fashion

In a decorative manner—for the purpose of ornamentation rather than function: The ribbons were arranged decoratively around the gift.

The word describes how something is placed, used, or designed when the goal is visual appeal: She draped the scarf decoratively over the chair.

embellishment

adorn

Add beauty to

embellish · ornament · bedeck · festoon · trim · accessorize · prettify · spruce · gild · elaborate

ornamental

filigree

Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation

inlay · baroque · rococo · arabesque · brocade · damask · beading · tassel · marquetry · lattice

aesthetic

elegantly

With tasteful grace

harmoniously · symmetrically · minimally · colorfully · creatively · imaginatively · whimsically · delicately · intricately · lavishly

festive

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

Halloween · Thanksgiving · carnival · party · gala · streamers · confetti · garlands · tinsel · lights

Opposites
purpose/function

decorativelyfunctionally

In practical terms

practically · pragmatically · serviceably · usefully · operationally

visual elaboration

decorativelyplainly

In obvious fashion

simply · sparely · austerely · starkly · unadorned

Phrases
Family

decorative

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G