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orderly-decorated

|or-der-ly-dec-o-rat-ed|

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/ˈɔrdərli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/

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/ˈɔːdəli ˈdɛkəreɪtɪd/

neatly adorned

Etymology
Etymology Information

'orderly' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ordely,' where 'order' meant 'arrangement.' 'Decorated' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'decoratus,' where 'decorare' meant 'to adorn.'

Historical Evolution

'orderly' changed from the Middle English word 'ordely' and eventually became the modern English word 'orderly.' 'Decoratus' transformed into the French word 'decorer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'decorate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'orderly' meant 'arranged in order,' and 'decorated' meant 'adorned.' Over time, 'orderly-decorated' evolved to mean 'neatly and systematically adorned.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

neatly and systematically adorned or embellished.

The room was orderly-decorated for the event.

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Last updated: 2025/07/20 17:31