Antonyms for decorating

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dek-uh-reyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk əˌreɪt

Definition 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

Example sentences :

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

Synonyms for decorating

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