decked
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɛkt// UK //dˈɛkt// decked
adj. dressed in special clothes or decorated with many things to look impressive. You use this when someone or something is wearing a lot of jewelry, flowers, or lights.
adj. decorated or adorned elaborately, often with festive or formal items. Frequently followed by the preposition 'out' or 'in'.
The hall was decked with flowers for the wedding.
She arrived at the gala decked in diamonds and wearing a stunning silk gown.
The city streets were decked with thousands of twinkling lights and red ribbons in preparation for the annual winter festival.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective following the verb 'to be' or 'to get'. Frequently pairs with the particle 'out' ('decked out').