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Decorated Common

Decorated has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

simple past tense and past participle of decorate

"The room was decorated with colorful balloons before the party began."

In plain English: To decorate something means to add designs, colors, or other things to it so that it looks nicer.

"The captain was decorated for his bravery during the battle."

Adjective
1

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

"The old castle was decorated with colorful banners and bright flags to welcome the king."

2

Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.

"The old church was beautifully decorated with colorful stained glass windows and intricate wood carvings."

In plain English: Decorated means having special designs, patterns, or ornaments added to something's surface.

"The walls were decorated with colorful paintings and family photos."

Usage: Use "decorated" to describe objects or spaces that have been embellished, such as a room filled with plants or a cake topped with frosting. Do not confuse this adjective with the past tense of the verb "decorate," which describes the action taken rather than the resulting state.

Example Sentences
"The walls were decorated with colorful paintings and family photos." adj
"The newly decorated room smelled fresh and inviting after hours of painting." adj
"Her beautifully decorated cake was the highlight of our birthday party last night." adj
"Many athletes are celebrated with medals that decorate their chests during medal ceremonies." adj
"The captain was decorated for his bravery during the battle." verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
undecorated
Rhyming Words
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