1. decorated with or containing historical scenes, narratives, or figures; illustrated with stories from history
Usage: literary or formal; often used in descriptions of art, architecture, or textiles

Examples

• The historied tapestry depicted scenes from medieval battles.
• The cathedral's historied windows told the story of saints and martyrs.
• She admired the historied panels carved into the wooden doors.
• The historied frieze around the building's exterior celebrated the city's founding.
• Ancient pottery with historied designs revealed much about the civilization's beliefs.