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🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

dekoriert

Pronunciation / Transliteration: deh-koh-ree-ert

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Decorated/ˈdɛk.ə.reɪ.tɪd/
adjectiveverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2450 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die dekorierte Torte war das Highlight der Feier."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Embellished or adorned with decorative elements.

    "The decorated cake was the centerpiece of the party."
  2. 2

    Having received an award or honor.

    "He is a decorated veteran with numerous medals for his service."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn' or 'to grace', stemming from 'decus' meaning 'ornament, honor, or dignity'. The term evolved through Middle French 'décorer' before entering the English lexicon in the late 14th century, expanding from notions of moral distinction to physical ornamentation and embellishment.

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