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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There is also a home theater, a wet bar, a game room, a gym, a massage room, and a beautifully decorated office with a fireplace.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Every sonic detail is perfect, and the spare arrangements are decorated with a glowing halo of reverb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He’s a decorated service member who earned the Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The trio are sat around a wooden deck table, with mugs decorated with the US flag lined up in front of them.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Greater sea creatures glided past, their bodies decorated with pulsating, magical designs.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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