tastelessly-decorated
|taste-less-ly-de-co-ra-ted|
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/ˈteɪstləsli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
lacking aesthetic appeal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tastelessly-decorated' originates from the English words 'tasteless' and 'decorated', where 'tasteless' meant 'lacking taste or flavor' and 'decorated' meant 'adorned or embellished'.
Historical Evolution
'Tasteless' changed from the Old English word 'tæst' meaning 'taste' and 'less' meaning 'without', and 'decorated' from the Latin 'decoratus', meaning 'adorned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tasteless' meant 'without flavor', but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking aesthetic appeal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/14 03:26