decorativeness

decorativeness — 名詞

1. the quality of being decorative or ornamental in appearance, often adding visual

1.名詞C1
釋義

裝飾性

物品美觀但未必實用的性質

the quality of being decorative or ornamental in appearance, often adding visual appeal without serving a practical function — for example, the carved details on a piece of furniture that exist only to please the eye.

例句

The decorativeness of the antique mirror came from the delicate flowers painted around its frame.

那面古董鏡子的裝飾性來自於鏡框四周精緻的花卉彩繪。

subject: the decorativeness of [noun phrase]

Lin admired the decorativeness of the ceramic tiles, though they were too fragile.

Lin 很欣賞那些磁磚的裝飾性，但它們太脆弱了。

object: admire / appreciate the decorativeness of [noun]

同義詞
  • ornamentality

    A similarly rare abstract noun; overlaps in meaning but is even less common.

  • ornateness

    Emphasises rich, elaborate decoration rather than simple attractiveness.

  • aesthetic appeal

    A broader phrase covering beauty of any kind, not just decoration.

反義詞
  • functionality

    Describes the quality of being practical or useful rather than decorative.

  • plainness

    Describes a lack of decoration or ornament.

用法筆記

A rare uncountable noun, used mostly in writing about art, design, or architecture. The everyday adjective 'decorative' (e.g. 'a decorative vase') is far more common; 'decorativeness' names the abstract quality itself and typically appears in formal or analytical contexts.

常見錯誤

❌This cushion is decorativeness.
✅This cushion is decorative.
💡'Decorativeness' is a noun, not an adjective. Use 'decorative' as the adjective form.
❌The decorativeness pattern looks nice.
✅The decorativeness of the pattern looks nice.
💡As a noun, 'decorativeness' cannot modify another noun directly; use 'decorativeness of [noun]' instead.