decorated

[dek-uh-rey-tid]

adjective

1. (often initial capital letter),  of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.

Other Word Forms

• nondecorated adjective
• quasi-decorated adjective
• superdecorated adjective
• undecorated adjective
• well-decorated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of decorated¹

First recorded in 1720–30; decorate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It’s beautifully decorated, with colored glasses, a striking mural, and umbrellas, lanterns, and floating bamboo lotus hanging from the ceiling.

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Ms Dewar has decorated the front of the house since her four children - now all in their teens and 20s - were young.

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Later, from a childhood bedroom decorated with Star Wars and rock-band posters, Anais opened her laptop and pointed to the 50 versions of her résumé she has written since February.

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The box is carved with scenes of the labors of Hercules, while the lid is decorated with monumental reclining figures of the deceased.

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As a teenager I thoroughly decorated my bedrooms.

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Related Words

• complicated 
• decorative 
• deluxe 
• elegant 
• frilly 
• gaudy 
• lavish 
• ornate 
• special 
• sumptuous