Learn how to use the comparative “more decorated” and superlative “most decorated” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “decorated”?

The comparative form of “decorated” is “more decorated”.

Example

The living room is more decorated than the bedroom.

Example

Her wedding dress was more decorated than any other dress I've seen.

What is the superlative form of “decorated”?

The superlative form of “decorated” is “most decorated”.

Example

The Christmas tree in the town square is the most decorated tree I've ever seen.

Example

Her house is the most decorated on the block during Halloween.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "decorated" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more decorated" and "most decorated" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of decoration.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Decorated" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more decorated”

Used to describe something that has more decorative elements or embellishments.

Example

The cake was more adorned with flowers and ribbons.

Used to indicate that something has more decorative details or enhancements.

Example

The artwork was more embellished with intricate patterns and colors.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most decorated”

Used to describe something that is the most heavily decorated or embellished.

Example

The palace was the most adorned building in the city.

Used to indicate that something is the most elaborately decorated or enhanced.

Example

The costume was the most embellished outfit at the masquerade ball.

Using than with comparative “more decorated”

When using the comparative form "more decorated" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The living room is more decorated than the bedroom." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of decoration in the living room is higher than the level of decoration in the bedroom.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more decorated” and “most decorated” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Interiors

    The hotel lobby is more decorated than the guest rooms.

    The hotel lobby is more decorated than the guest rooms.

  • 2Events

    The banquet hall was the most decorated venue for the wedding.

    The banquet hall was the most decorated venue for the wedding.

  • 3Fashion

    Her gown was more decorated than any other dress at the fashion show.

    Her gown was more decorated than any other dress at the fashion show.

  • 4Architecture

    The cathedral is the most decorated building in the city.

    The cathedral is the most decorated building in the city.

Related idioms and phrases

Dressed to the nines

To be dressed very elegantly or stylishly.

Example

She arrived at the party dressed to the nines.

Decked out

To be heavily adorned or decorated.

Example

The house was decked out with Christmas lights and ornaments.

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