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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We met with the first adviser in what appeared to be a high-end, tastefully decorated law office.

From MarketWatch

Virginia Arce, 48, decorated the formal gown Sheinbaum wore in September when she became the first woman to give the Cry of Independence -- a call for revolt against Spanish rule still celebrated every year.

From Barron's

Anne Dunham was one of the UK's most decorated Paralympians, though she was always quick to credit her horse Teddy Edwards.

From BBC

India celebrated his space trip with much fervour – posters of his face decorated his hometown where he was welcomed with a grand parade upon his return.

From BBC

Miles decorated the office with pictures of penguins jumping off icebergs and gave out “penguin awards” to people who tried ideas that didn’t work and kept trying.

From The Wall Street Journal

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