Festooned

/fɛˈstund/ adjective

Definition

Decorated or adorned with festoons; covered with garlands or chains of flowers, leaves, or ribbons.

Etymology

Past participle of 'festoon' (verb), used as an adjective. The word describes something that has been decorated with the hanging ornamental chains characteristic of festoons.

Kelly Says

When something is 'festooned' with decorations, it's crossed the line from nicely decorated to gloriously over-the-top—which is exactly why we love describing royal balls and holiday displays this way.

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