adj
decorated
DEH-kuh-ray-tihd
adj
1
Adorned with ornaments or made more attractive with added details.
"The decorated cake had intricate icing flowers on top."
2
Having received official honours or awards, especially for military service.
"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
Word Forms
more decorated comparative, most decorated superlative
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