Decorated

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of decorated

verb to adorn or embellish something with various ornaments or designs

Example Sentences

A1 The room was decorated with colorful balloons for the party.

A2 She decorated the cake with icing and sprinkles.

B1 The Christmas tree was beautifully decorated with lights and ornaments.

B2 The interior designer decorated the house with modern furniture and artwork.

C1 The banquet hall was elegantly decorated for the wedding reception.

C2 The artist decorated the gallery with his latest paintings for the exhibition.

Examples of decorated in a Sentence

formal The banquet hall was elegantly decorated with fresh flowers and crystal chandeliers.

informal My sister's room is beautifully decorated with fairy lights and posters of her favorite band.

slang The new cafe downtown is so decked out - it's decorated like a tropical paradise!

figurative Her words were decorated with lies and half-truths, masking the reality of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of decorated

• past tense: decorated
• plural: decorated
• comparative: more decorated
• superlative: most decorated
• present tense: decorate
• future tense: will decorate
• perfect tense: has decorated
• continuous tense: is decorating
• singular: decorated
• positive degree: decorated
• infinitive: decorate
• gerund: decorating
• participle: decorating

Origin and Evolution of decorated

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decorated' originated from the Latin word 'decoratus', which comes from the verb 'decorare' meaning 'to adorn or beautify'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'decorated' has evolved to not only refer to physical adornment or embellishment, but also to signify recognition or honor given to someone for their achievements or qualities.