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stylishly-decorated

|styl-ish-ly-de-co-rat-ed|

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/ˈstaɪlɪʃli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/

fashionably adorned

Etymology
Etymology Information

'stylishly-decorated' originates from the combination of 'stylish' and 'decorate', where 'stylish' comes from 'style' meaning 'a particular form or design', and 'decorate' from Latin 'decorare' meaning 'to adorn'.

Historical Evolution

'stylish' evolved from the Old French 'estile', and 'decorate' from the Latin 'decorare', eventually forming the modern English term 'stylishly-decorated'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'decorate' meant 'to adorn', and 'stylish' referred to 'a particular form', evolving into the current meaning of 'fashionably adorned'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a fashionable and attractive appearance or design.

The hotel lobby was stylishly-decorated with modern art pieces.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 03:15