Synonyms for decorating
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dek-uh-reyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk əˌreɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for decorating Other synonyms for the word decorating
Définition of decorating
Origin :- early 15c., from Latin decoratus, past participle of decorare "to decorate, adorn, embellish, beautify," from decus (genitive decoris) "an ornament," from PIE root *dek- "to receive, be suitable" (see decent). Related: Decorated; decorating.
- verb beautify, embellish
- verb honor and give medal
- Silently she assisted in decorating the victim for the sacrifice.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 » by Various
- “I hate this decorating business,” Steve said in final condemnation.
- Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
- I suppose it is up to us to do the agreeable this year, also the decorating.
- Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
- I'm doing the decorating and acting as sort of assistant director of the affair.
- Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
- To the next Doge, Domenico Selvo, fell the task of decorating it.
- Extract from : « The Story of Glass » by Sara Ware Bassett
- She looked away at Giovanelli, who was decorating himself with his almond blossom.
- Extract from : « Daisy Miller » by Henry James
- Artists sent to all parts of the world to do every sort of decorating and painting.
- Extract from : « Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales » by Robert L. Taylor
- People sit less in their rooms, so spend less on decorating them.
- Extract from : « Progress and History » by Various
- For Chios was wealthy, and could lavish money as he pleased in decorating his studio.
- Extract from : « Saronia » by Richard Short
- The rival factions had vied with each other in decorating it.
- Extract from : « Children of the Tenements » by Jacob A. Riis
Antonyms for decorating
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