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non-utilitarian
adjective
(alsononutilitarian)uk /ˌnɒn.juː.tɪ.lɪˈteə.ri.ən/ us /ˌnɑːn.juːˌtɪl.əˈter.i.ən/
decorative and not designed to be useful: 不实用性的|非实用的
This architect specializes in taking a nonutilitarian approach to the most functional of buildings.这位设计师擅长把装饰性元素融入到建筑的功能性区域。
The number of non-utilitarian objects found in the ruins indicated that it had been the house of a wealthy family. 从残垣断瓦中找到的装饰型品的数量显示这曾经是一个富有家庭的宅子。
These woodworkers have moved away from furniture to making nonutilitarian souvenirs.
Although in fact highly effective, these tools have a surprisingly non-utilitarian look to them.
High fashion revels in its non-utilitarian approach to clothing.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Decorating or making something attractive
accessorize
adorn
adornment
beautification
beautify
edged
embellishment
festoon
flock
foliated
ornament
ornamentation
ornate
over-glamorize
overdecorate
twiddly
undecorated
unembellished
window dressing
yarn bombing
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