decorated

American  

[dek-uh-rey-tid] / ˈdɛk əˌreɪ tɪd /

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.

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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

Stylized blue butterfly logos decorated the podium, the big screen in the background, the pennants that waved in the slight breeze.

From Literature

She has been decorated with a host of awards over the years, including becoming the first performer to win the album of the year Grammy four times.

From BBC

Pearce believed it was one of at least a pair and would have decorated the carriage of someone with enough money to commission "a fancy vehicle".

From BBC

"I certainly don't think it's soulless," said Carrick, who won 12 major trophies during his decorated playing career with the Red Devils.

From Barron's

Behind her, an elegantly decorated living room can be seen, with a large L-shaped gray couch set up against one wall opposite two cozy-looking white swivel chairs.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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