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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Archaeologists uncovered more than 5,000 fragments of painted wall plaster, along with bronze fittings from doors and windows, pointing to richly decorated structures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

There is also a home theater, a wet bar, a game room, a gym, a massage room, and a beautifully decorated office with a fireplace.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Medieval monks in Easter Ross - and not the tiny island of Iona - may have created the intricately decorated 1,200-year-old Book of Kells, according to researchers.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Every sonic detail is perfect, and the spare arrangements are decorated with a glowing halo of reverb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s supposed to cool and set for several hours before the so-called treat gets decorated with pistachios and coconut, then cut into something like bar cookies.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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