overdecorate
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/ˌoʊvərˈdɛkəˌreɪt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈdɛkəreɪt/
excessive decoration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overdecorate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'decorate' from Latin 'decorare', meaning 'to adorn'.
Historical Evolution
'decorate' changed from the Latin word 'decorare' and eventually became the modern English word 'decorate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'decorate' meant 'to adorn', and 'overdecorate' evolved to mean 'to adorn excessively'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to decorate something excessively or too elaborately.
The room was overdecorated with too many colors and patterns.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 06:55