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adjective (1)

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as in dressed up

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as in rigged (out)

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decked-out

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adjective (2)

as in dressed

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decked (out)

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verb

past tense of deck (out)
as in clothed
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes all decked out in our finest outfits for the wedding

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Recent Examples of decked (out)
Adjective
Multiple train exhibits and passenger trains across the country -- and the world -- are decked-out in holiday gear in full swing through the Christmas season. — Chaz Nathaniel Young, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decked (out)
  1. covered
  2. dressed
  3. clothed
  4. bedecked
  5. dressed up
  6. trimmed
  7. embroidered
Adjective
  • Both candidates oppose Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the covered assets of billionaires.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The property will feature a welcoming public green space, community garden, food access point, covered shelter, and public art space.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of covered
Adjective
  • This week, the best dressed stars understood this assignment.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
  • At the beginning of my career, most men were classically dressed.
    — Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed
Verb
  • Picture windows dominate the 30 ample rooms, which are pleasingly clad in unfinished wood and shocking splashes of lime.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The visual culminates with the sisters clad in Christmas sweaters toasting champagne.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of clothed
Adjective
  • The Christmas market in Ban Jelačić Square has the city’s big, bedecked tree, concerts and cultural performances, plus market stalls selling gifts, handicrafts, and bites like fritule (crispy miniature doughnut balls).
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
Definition of bedecked
Verb
  • Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The mix is light, contemporary, and very flattering for those who want to look dressed up without appearing too studied.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of dressed up
Adjective
  • Shares of the drive-thru coffee company are down more than 11% after light comps, slowing traffic, and a trimmed full-year outlook.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The seat is the sail, trimmed and re-trimmed as the wind changes.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of trimmed
Adjective
  • For a comfy, layered look, try mixing and matching with this grosgrain-trim version or this stunning pick adorned with an embroidered Christmas tree.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Silk charmeuse, lace, and embroidered velvet have such beautiful depth and movement, especially in rich, bold colors.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of embroidered

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“Decked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decked%20%28out%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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