decked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɛkt/
KK: /dɛkt/
adjective
Definition
Decorated or furnished with attractive features or items.
Example
The hall was decked with beautiful flowers for the wedding.
Conversation
Did you see how decked out their house was for the party?
Yeah, it looked amazing with all the lights and decorations!
I wish I could deck my place like that for the holidays.
You totally should! It would be fun to have a themed get-together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
adorned
embellished
decorated
Antonyms
plain
bare
undecorated
verb
Definition
To have decorated or furnished something, often with a specific style or theme.
Example
The house was decked out in festive lights for the holiday season.
Tense Forms
Past: decked
Past Participle: decked
Conversation
Did you see how they decked out the new coffee shop?
Yes! It looks really cozy and inviting now.
I know, right? I love how they decked the walls with those colorful paintings.
Root Explanation
Decked → The word 'decked' originates from the Middle English 'dekken', which means to cover or to adorn. It is derived from the Old Norse 'dekka', meaning to cover or conceal. The term refers to the act of adorning or covering something, often in a decorative manner.
Memory Tip
Imagine covering or adorning something beautifully — that's what 'decked' means.
Visually Confused Words
undecked
pecked
necked
deuced
decoke
deed