What is another word for decoratively?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛkɹətˌɪvli] (IPA)

Decoratively is an adverb used to describe something done in a decorative or ornate manner. There are several synonyms for this word, including aesthetically, artistically, elegantly, tastefully, stylishly, and creatively. Aesthetically refers to something done with a sense of beauty or artistic merit. Artistically refers specifically to the use of artistic skill or techniques. Elegantly describes something done with a sense of refinement and sophistication. Tastefully implies a sense of good judgment and avoids anything vulgar or offensive. Stylishly suggests something done with a sense of fashion or trendiness. Creatively means something done with an original or imaginative approach. All of these synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context to describe something done in a decorative manner.

Usage examples for Decoratively

But my companion seemed to be merely interested; and I fancied her deciding that it all quite came up to her expectations, while I translated for her from the monk that the dead used to be left in the hallowed earth from Jerusalem covering the ground before they were taken up and decoratively employed, but that since the Italian occupation of Rome the art had fallen into abeyance.
"Roman Holidays and Others"
W. D. Howells
These are certainly interesting, as they mark all the chief buildings and are very decoratively drawn.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
One artistic member of the group had stenciled a crash table runner for the porch table with a conventional apple design in yellow and orange and green, and another girl put the same design very decoratively on a round box of painted tin.
"Entertaining Made Easy"
Emily Rose Burt

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