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

The 12th century stone brick church was decorated with white roses and candles.

From Los Angeles Times

Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, will leave the network immediately, a Fox News representative said Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

A decorated Green Beret and Army veteran, Waltz served multiple tours in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa.

From BBC

She said the grave had recently been decorated with a white heart and a blue bear floral arrangement, but three days later she found they had disappeared.

From BBC

One of the country's most decorated Olympians, he won six gold medals across four Games.

From BBC

Related Words

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