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renovated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹɛnəˌveɪtɪd// UK //ɹˈɛnəvˌeɪtɪd// ren·o·vat·ed

adj. describing a building or room that has been repaired and improved so it looks new again. You use this when someone has fixed up an old place.

adj. describing a building, room, or structure that has been restored to a good state of repair. Often follows a linking verb or sits before a noun.


SIMPLE

The renovated kitchen looks modern and bright.

CONTEXTUAL

They moved back into their renovated apartment after six months of construction work.

COMPLEX

The city's historic district features several renovated warehouses that now serve as luxury lofts and art galleries, preserving the original brickwork while updating the interiors.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as an adjective to describe property; derived from the past participle of the verb 'renovate'.

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