Synonyms

decorated

American

[dek-uh-rey-tid] / ˈdɛk əˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

(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

Etymology

Origin of decorated

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

Example Sentences

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In doing so, she became the most decorated freestyle skier -- man or woman -- in the history of the Winter Games.

From Barron's

Gu, the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history, boosted her score further on her third and final run, leaving Atkin knowing she would have to be perfect to challenge for gold.

From BBC

"I'm the most decorated freeskier of all time, male or female," Gu added.

From Barron's

He speaks in an auditorium of Russia’s cultural center that is decorated with fading artwork commemorating sporting competitions and cultural events that used to be held jointly with the Norwegians.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guests were invited to watch as models sprawled across a pool table decorated in white leopard print, wearing outfits to match the playful aesthetic.

From BBC

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