Antonyms for re-decorating
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : dek-uh-reyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛk əˌreɪt |
Definition of re-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.
- As in decoration : noun beautification, embellishment
- As in redecorate : verb refurbish
- As in redo : verb start over
- As in face : verb put paint or finish on
- More particularly has there been an interest in the work of re-decorating the interiors.
- Extract from : « The Cathedral Towns and Intervening Places of England, Ireland and Scotland: » by Thomas W. Silloway
Synonyms for re-decorating
- adornment
- beautifying
- bedecking
- bedizenment
- clad
- coat
- cover
- decorate
- designing
- do over again
- dress
- elaboration
- enhancement
- enrichment
- festooning
- finish
- fix up
- flounce
- flourish
- frill
- front
- furbelow
- garnish
- garnishing
- illumination
- improvement
- level
- line
- ornament
- ornamentation
- overlay
- paint
- plaster
- polish
- rearrange
- recondition
- redecorate
- redecorating
- redesign
- redo
- refinish
- refresh
- refurnish
- remake
- remodel
- renew
- renovate
- repeat
- restore
- rethink
- revamp
- revise
- sheathe
- shingle
- side
- skin
- smooth
- spangle
- surface
- trimming
- veneer
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