Decorated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛkəɹeɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Decorated is an adjective meaning Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.
Meaning
Having had decorations applied; adorned with attractive items.
More Meanings
- Having received prizes, awards, laurels, etc.
- (architecture, not comparable) In one of the styles of English Gothic architecture.
- simple past and past participle of decorate
Example Sentences
a decorated footballer
Nihlus Kryik is one of the Citadel Council's most decorated Spectre agents. Born in a small mercenary outpost outside Hierarchy space, he learned the hard way to fight for what he wanted. His father died when he was 16, and his mother forced him to join the turian military. His outsider status made life difficult; though he was always at the top of his class, his superiors and peers never truly accepted him.
Synonyms for decorated
Depending on context, synonyms include embellished, adorned, ornate, clinquant, ruffled, embossed.
Antonyms for decorated
Common opposites include unadorned, undecorated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adorned, inwrought, beaded, beady, tinselly, buttony.
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