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

Her flat was decorated with red, white and blue American flags and plastic 4 July Independence Day decorations.

From BBC

He was treated for his wounds at a hospital in Brighton and was later decorated with the Victoria Cross.

From BBC

For the Angels and their decorated closer, and for 17 other teams, Tuesday will be the second day of the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times

Carmy’s decorated achievements and connections are always front and center in the series, but this episode shows Sydney has earned the title of co-partner in her own right.

From Salon

Staff at Foxhunters Care Community had decorated the venue with balloons and a red carpet, while Ruth and her fellow residents took the opportunity to dress to the nines for the big occasion.

From BBC

Related Words

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