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decorated
DEH-kuh-ray-tihd
Decorated (adj) means Adorned with ornaments or made more attractive with added details. Example: “We sat in a beautifully decorated room full of candles and paper lanterns.”
adj
1
Adorned with ornaments or made more attractive with added details.
"We sat in a beautifully decorated room full of candles and paper lanterns."
"The decorated tree glittered with lights in the corner of the lounge."
"The decorated cake had intricate icing flowers on top."
2
Having received official honours or awards, especially for military service.
"The decorated pilot was invited to speak at the school's remembrance assembly."
"Her grandfather was a decorated soldier who rarely talked about his medals."
"He was a highly decorated veteran of two wars."
How to use decorated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade prettier with ornaments, or formally recognised with medals and awards.
Common pairings
highly decorated
decorated veteran
beautifully decorated
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- Comparative
- more decorated
- Superlative
- most decorated
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What does “decorated” mean?
The word “decorated” means adorned with ornaments or made more attractive with added details. In plain terms, made prettier with ornaments, or formally recognised with medals and awards.
How do you pronounce “decorated”?
“Decorated” is pronounced DEH-kuh-ray-tihd (/ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “decorated” in a sentence?
Here is “decorated” used in a sentence: “The decorated cake had intricate icing flowers on top.”
What part of speech is “decorated”?
“Decorated” is an adjective.
Is “decorated” a common word?
“Decorated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “decorated” have?
“Decorated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: adorned with ornaments or made more attractive with added details.
What is the difference between 'decorated' and 'decorative'?
'Decorated' means adorned with ornaments or having received official honours, describing something or someone that has been given decoration. 'Decorative' means serving to decorate or intended to be attractive. A room can be decorated, while a vase can be decorative.
What is the difference between 'decorated' and 'ornate'?
'Decorated' means adorned with ornaments or added details, and says nothing about how much. 'Ornate' specifically means elaborately or heavily decorated. Something ornate is always decorated, but a decorated object need not be ornate.
Can 'decorated' describe both a room and a person?
Yes. When describing a room or object, 'decorated' means adorned with ornaments or made more attractive. When describing a person, especially in the military, it means having received official honours or awards. The context makes clear which sense is meant.
What are common collocations with 'decorated'?
'Decorated' often appears in phrases such as 'highly decorated', referring to someone with many honours, 'beautifully decorated', referring to attractive ornamentation, and 'decorated for bravery'. The word covers both physical adornment and official recognition.
