Synonyms of decorating

decorating

verb

present participle of decorate

as in adorning

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

• adorning
• draping
• trimming
• dressing
• ornamenting
• painting
• beautifying
• embellishing
• festooning
• enriching
• garnishing
• decking
• embossing
• gracing
• doing
• bedecking
• gussying up
• blazoning
• arraying
• doing up
• embroidering
• accessorizing
• prettying (up)
• fancifying
• dolling up
• caparisoning
• brightening
• emblazing
• bedizening
• trapping
• fancying up
• glitzing (up)
• freshening
• hanging
• redecorating
• chasing
• tricking (out)
• braiding
• smartening
• sprucing (up)
• swagging
• gilding
• dressing up
• garlanding
• figuring
• appliquéing
• ribboning
• filleting
• frilling
• bossing
• redoing
• jeweling
• wreathing
• flouncing
• fringing
• feathering
• lacing
• filigreeing
• pearling
• gemming
• diamonding
• impearling
• furbelowing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defacing
• simplifying
• spoiling
• disfiguring
• marring
• displaying
• streamlining
• scarring
• stripping
• dismantling
• revealing
• exposing
• uncovering
• denuding
• blemishing
• baring
• divesting
• uglifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of decorating

In one episode, a Trump-supporting Karen even gets staunchly liberal Grace a job decorating his Oval Office. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026

From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

At Albany Park’s Bon Vivant Cakes, holiday decorating classes include a Christmas in Copenhagen cookie workshop, Funky Tree cake workshop, and Vintage Christmas cake workshop. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026

With so many styles, sizes, and price points available, finding a tree that fits your space, budget and decorating style is easier than ever. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

The bathroom is often overlooked when decorating with plants, but some varieties thrive there. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026

From decorating the tree and baking cookies to Champagne toasts and Rinna dancing atop the dining table, the family brings their personalities to a series of festive moments, all dressed in Express. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Social media adds its own momentum, with shoppers sharing seasonal store displays, decorating ideas and new Halloween collections. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The National Retail Federation’s Halloween research documents the widening set of ways people participate, including decorating, dressing up and taking part in activities that reward early preparation. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026