Decorating: meaning, definitions and examples

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decorating

 

[ หˆdษ›kษ™หŒreษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

home design

The act of making something more attractive by adding decorative elements such as paint, wallpaper, or furniture.

Synonyms

adorning, embellishing, ornamenting

Examples of usage

  • She spent the weekend decorating her living room.
  • The couple enjoys decorating their house for the holidays.
Context #2 | Verb

cake making

The process of adding icing, frosting, and other toppings to a cake to enhance its appearance.

Synonyms

frosting, icing, topping

Examples of usage

  • She is decorating the birthday cake with colorful sprinkles.
  • The baker is known for her skill in decorating wedding cakes.
Context #3 | Noun

celebration

The action or process of making something look more attractive for a special occasion or event.

Synonyms

beautification, embellishment, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • The room was filled with balloons and streamers as part of the decorating for the party.
  • The school organized a decorating contest for Halloween.

Translations

Translations of the word "decorating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decorar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคตเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dekorieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghias

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะพั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekorowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพใ™ใ‚‹ (ใใ†ใ—ใ‚‡ใใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcorer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekorasyon yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹ํ•˜๋‹ค (jangsikhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒูŠูŠู† (tazyin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdobit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdobiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ (zhuฤngshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skreyta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะทะตะฝะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ (mortva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decorar

Etymology

The word 'decorating' originates from the Latin word 'decoratus', which means 'adorned' or 'embellished'. The practice of decorating dates back to ancient civilizations, where people used various materials to beautify their surroundings. Over time, decorating has evolved into a form of art and expression, with individuals and designers showcasing their creativity through color, texture, and style. Whether it's decorating a home, a cake, or a special event, the act of adding decorative elements continues to play a significant role in enhancing our surroundings and creating memorable experiences.

See also: decor, decorated, decorations, decoratively, decorator, overdecorate, overdecorated, redecorate, redecorating, undecorated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,771, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.