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 Words From

• non·deco·rated adjective
• quasi-deco·rated adjective
• super·deco·rated adjective
• un·deco·rated adjective
• well-deco·rated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of decorated¹

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

Example Sentences

Also, at 35, she is the world’s oldest gold medalist speedskater, the first Olympic athlete to win an individual gold medal in five Winter Games, and this sixth gold makes her the most decorated Olympic speedskater in history.

From Washington Blade

Gold medal or not, Chen, at 22, has already proven himself to be one of the most decorated and successful American skaters in the history of the sport.

From Vox

In the shootout, the Americans cast aside what plagued them over 120 minutes — attacking lulls and defensive hiccups — and displayed the steely resolve that has helped define the most decorated team in the women’s game.

From Washington Post

Might well be the most decorated QB matchup in playoff history.

From FiveThirtyEight

Its spine, too, “‘hubbed’ as the most prized European classics are,” is decorated with delicate gold squiggles and a star.

From The Daily Beast

“Dearest ladies with families,” he begins, sitting in a suit in a well-decorated room.

From The Daily Beast

VATICAN CITY—In the 500 or so years since the Sistine Chapel was decorated, it has never looked so good.

From The Daily Beast

The calavera, or decorated skull, is an archetype of Mexican popular culture.

From The Daily Beast

I decorated with marigolds, which are considered the flower of the dead.

From The Daily Beast

In the parish churches, many of which are of great interest, the predominant styles are Decorated and Perpendicular.

From Project Gutenberg

It is a lofty and richly-decorated pile of the fourteenth century; and tells of the labours and the wealth of a foreign land.

From Project Gutenberg

A reproduction of Mrs. Charmington herself decorated the interior of the omnibuses.

From Project Gutenberg

Many of the officials had on high-crowned hats decorated with bunches of feathers and crimson tassels.

From Project Gutenberg

The Turks (especially those of the lower orders) use a kind of clay pipe made of red earth decorated with gilding.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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