decoration
noun (MAKE ATTRACTIVE) /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/Definition
B2 [C or U] the activity of making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it, or something that you use to do this: He's good at cake decoration. Christmas/party/table/cake decorationsDecorating or making something attractive B2 [U] the activity of covering the walls or other surfaces of rooms or buildings with paint or paper: This place is badly in need of decoration.Decorating or making something attractive
(Definition of decoration noun (MAKE ATTRACTIVE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -bound suffix (COVERED)
- accessorize verb
- adorn verb
- beautify verb
- bedeck verb
- edged adjective
- festoon verb
- garland verb
- glam (yourself) up phrasal verb
- glamorize verb
- ornament noun
- ornament verb
- ornamentation noun
- ornate adjective
- prettify verb
- tart yourself up phrasal verb
- tassel noun
- titivate verb
- twiddly adjective
- window dressing noun (SHOPS)
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