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decorated

adjective

Simple meaning

Adorned with attractive items.

Pronunciation

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dehkeraytuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɛkɚeɪtəd

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adjective

  1. Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.

  2. Having received prizes, awards, laurels etc.

  3. architecturenot comparable

    In one of the styles of English Gothic architecture.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.

Used this way, decorated is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use decorated

  • “The living room was beautifully decorated for the holiday party last night.”

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How this word naturally appears with others.

richly decoratedhighly decoratedbeautifully decoratedelaborately decoratedtastefully decoratedlavishly decoratedgaily decorateddecorated pottery

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • adorned

    Having been decorated or embellished through applied items or alterations (adornments).

  • embellished

    Having been made more attractive, compelling or interesting.

Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • decorateverbBase word

    Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • decoratornounPerson or profession

    A person who specializes in interior decoration.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: having had decorations applied

adornedembellishedencircledlacedwreathedinlaid

Antonyms

Sense: having had decorations applied

unadornedundecorated

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