overdecorated
|o-ver-de-co-rated|
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/ˌoʊvərˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
(overdecorate)
excessive decoration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overdecorated' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'decorate' from Latin 'decorare', where 'decor' meant 'beauty'.
Historical Evolution
'decorare' transformed into the French word 'décorer', and eventually became the modern English word 'decorate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to beautify', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively adorned'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively adorned or embellished.
The room was overdecorated with gold and velvet.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 06:36