Decorating
10 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of making something look more attractive by adding ornamental features; applying paint, wallpaper, or other finishes to enhance appearance. Embellishing spaces or objects for aesthetic purposes.
“They spent the weekend decorating the nursery for the new baby.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
dec·o·rat·ing
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Synonyms
adorningembellishingornamentingbeautifying
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Wordle
Triple-E and double-D pattern; -ING ending is common
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; good length with multiple common letters
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