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."
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.