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

The same phenomenon applies to minimalist interiors in independent coffee shops, all-neutral home decorating schemes and the uniformity of facial features and bodies on screen. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Think portable instead of permanent Some of the most useful renter-friendly ideas aren’t about decorating at all. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

The result is a more layered approach to decorating built around character, craftsmanship and pieces that feel collected over time. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Hang curtains high and wide with fuller panels for depth, and embrace slow decorating by adding timeless pieces. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Rosemary had a role in the millinery department, and John was part of the team that was painting and decorating the store. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026

For families coming from out-of-state, turnkey dorm decorating can help relieve stress. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

By 1869, New York had taken to decorating ships in the harbor with Italian and American flags, in addition to hosting a carnival and parade. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2026

After Swift appeared with Fazit’s Gold Speckles makeup patches decorating her cheeks, the brand reported a 3,500 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026