Decorated
ˈdekəreɪtɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo add ornaments, embellishments, or other items to something to make it more attractive or impressive.
ˈdekəreɪtɪd
To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.
The children decorated the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments.
💡 Simply: Decorated means to make something prettier or more special by adding things to it. Like, you might decorate a cake with frosting and sprinkles, or you might decorate your room with posters.
👶 For kids: Making something look nice by putting things on it, like putting stickers on your notebook or adding frosting to a cupcake.
More Examples
The general was decorated for his courageous actions during the battle.
The walls of the house were decorated with beautiful paintings.
How It's Used
"She decorated her living room with new furniture and artwork."
"The soldiers were decorated with medals for their bravery."
"The pastry chef decorated the cake with elaborate sugar flowers."
Adorned with ornaments or embellishments; made more attractive by the addition of decorations.
ˈdekəreɪtɪd
Having decorations.
The decorated room looked festive for the party.
💡 Simply: When something is decorated, it means it has things added to make it look better! Imagine a cake with lots of pretty frosting and sprinkles; that's a decorated cake.
👶 For kids: Having pretty things on it, like a Christmas tree with ornaments or a room with balloons.
More Examples
The decorated cake was a masterpiece of culinary art.
The decorated windows displayed festive lights.
How It's Used
"The decorated ceiling added grandeur to the cathedral."
"The decorated ballroom was ready for the wedding reception."
Idioms & expressions
Decorated with something
To be adorned with specific items or features.
"The cake was decorated with fresh strawberries."
Highly decorated
Having a lot of decorations or awards.
"The general was highly decorated for his bravery."
From Latin *decorare* ("to adorn, beautify"), derived from *decor* ("ornament, beauty").
The word has been in use since the late 15th century, originally meaning 'to adorn.'
Memory tip
Think of adding colorful decorations to a plain room.
Word Origin
"to adorn, beautify"