Decked: meaning, definitions and examples
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decked
[ dɛkt ]
decorative placement
Decked is the past tense of the verb 'deck', which means to decorate or adorn something. It is often used in a context where an object is embellished with ornaments or arrangements. Additionally, it can imply that something has been equipped or furnished in a particular style. The term is commonly used in relation to holiday decorations, such as 'decking the halls' for festive occasions. It can also refer to making an area visually appealing through various decorations.
Synonyms
adorned, decorated, embellished, furnished.
Examples of usage
- She decked the house with lights for Christmas.
- The halls were decked with beautiful garlands.
- He decked out his car with custom accessories.
Translations
Translations of the word "decked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 decorado
🇮🇳 सजाया हुआ
🇩🇪 dekoriert
🇮🇩 didekorasi
🇺🇦 декорований
🇵🇱 ozdobiony
🇯🇵 装飾された
🇫🇷 décoré
🇪🇸 decorado
🇹🇷 süslenmiş
🇰🇷 장식된
🇸🇦 مزخرف
🇨🇿 vyzdobený
🇸🇰 vyzdobený
🇨🇳 装饰的
🇸🇮 okrašen
🇮🇸 skreytt
🇰🇿 безенделген
🇬🇪 მორთული
🇦🇿 bəzədilmiş
🇲🇽 decorado
Etymology
The word 'deck' has its origins in the early Middle English word 'dec', which meant 'to decorate or embellish'. It further traces back to the Old English 'decan', meaning to 'decorate' or 'cover'. The modern use of 'deck' evolved from nautical terminology, referring to the floor of a ship which was often adorned or furnished for specific uses. Over time, the verb 'to deck' became associated with the act of beautifying or embellishing spaces and objects in a variety of contexts. The phrase 'deck the halls' comes from a traditional Christmas carol and denotes the custom of adorning homes for the holiday season. As language progressed, the word expanded its usage beyond festive decorations to include any act of dressing up or enhancing the appearance of something.