Synonyms of decorates

decorates

verb

present tense third-person singular of decorate

as in adorns

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

decorated the mansion's hallways with priceless paintings and luxurious tapestries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorns
• drapes
• trims
• dresses
• enriches
• embellishes
• ornaments
• beautifies
• paints
• graces
• festoons
• embosses
• bedecks
• decks
• does
• garnishes
• embroiders
• arrays
• dolls up
• bedizens
• brightens
• pretties (up)
• gussies up
• emblazes
• blazons
• caparisons
• does up
• accessorizes
• fancifies
• traps
• freshens
• hangs
• chases
• glitzes (up)
• tricks (out)
• fancies up
• gilds
• smartens
• garlands
• ribbons
• wreathes
• flounces
• spruces (up)
• redecorates
• dresses up
• bosses
• fringes
• feathers
• appliqués
• swags
• braids
• frills
• furbelows
• figures
• diamonds
• fillets
• jewels
• laces
• redoes
• gems
• filigrees
• pearls
• impearls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disfigures
• scars
• defaces
• simplifies
• reveals
• spoils
• mars
• displays
• streamlines
• exposes
• dismantles
• uncovers
• bares
• strips
• denudes
• divests
• blemishes
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decorates

Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls. —Anne Kadet, Curbed, 15 May 2026

My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The clean, green foliage decorates the plant through the growing season. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026

The iconic Burberry pattern, which is known as the Burberry Check, decorates the sole of the shoe, adding more brand identity to the shoes. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026

Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 5 Feb. 2026

The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

Zohran Mamdani has just moved in, and considering the thoughtful aesthetic details of his campaign—which his stylish first lady, artist Rama Duwaji, had a hand in designing—we’re pining for a look at how the couple decorates their new digs. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2026

Alcoves hold large bronze sculptures; in the center is a large table that the family decorates to complement the season. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025