bedecked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /bɪˈdɛkt/
KK: /bɪˈdɛkt/
adjective
Definition
Decorated or adorned with something, often in a way that is showy or elaborate.
Example
The hall was bedecked with colorful flowers for the wedding.
Conversation
Did you see the decorations at the party last night?
Yes, they were so beautiful and bedecked with lights!
I loved how the place was bedecked with flowers too.
It really created a festive atmosphere, didn’t it?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adorned
decorated
embellished
Antonyms
bare
plain
undecorated
verb
Definition
To be decorated or adorned with something, often in a lavish or showy way.
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: bedecked
Past Participle: bedecked
Conversation
Did you see how the garden was bedecked with flowers for the festival?
Yes, it looked so beautiful and colorful!
I can't believe how much effort they put into making it look so bedecked.
Root Explanation
Bedecked → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to cause to be) and "deck" (from Old English "deccan", meaning to cover or adorn) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "bedecked" means to have been adorned or covered with decorations.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'caused to be adorned' — 'be-' means to cause, and 'deck' means to cover or adorn. This helps you remember that 'bedecked' means something has been beautifully decorated.
Visually Confused Words
unbedecked
decked
bespecked