festoon
/fɛˈstuːn/
verb
- To decorate with or as if with festoons; to adorn with hanging decorations.
- The streets were festooned with lanterns for the festival.
- They festooned the hall with streamers and balloons for the dance.
- She festooned her room with fairy lights to make it cozy.
- To cover or hang something in a way that resembles a festoon, often abundantly or excessively.
- The website was festooned with pop-up ads and banners.
- The old tree was festooned with moss and hanging vines.
- His speech was festooned with unnecessary jargon and fancy words.
Antonyms
noun
- A decorative chain or garland, often made of flowers, leaves, ribbons, or lights, hung in a curve between two points.
- A festoon of ivy and roses hung above the entrance to the garden.
- The room was decorated with colorful paper festoons for the birthday party.
- The wedding arch was covered in a beautiful festoon of white flowers.