Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "decorate" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

decoratable decorative decorator decoratress decoratrix decorin immunodecorate misdecorate overdecorate redecorate undecorate

Context

programming

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter arrange be change exist honor honour modify reward set up

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

applique becross bedaub bedizen befrill bejewel beset bestar boss brocade caparison chase coffer depaint do out emblazon emboss embroider enamel enchase enlimn feague festoon filigree fledge flint flounce fringe gaud goth up hang illuminate impearl mat overdecorate pimp up pink pipe purfle purl quill redecorate redress ribbon set off swag trim tuft varnish wainscot window-dress

Manner Of

change honor

Related Terms

beautiful decoration

Related Terms

attach award code decoration decorations decorator extend furnish item medal method

Similar Terms

ornament

Synonym Network

deck dress

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.