drape

¹drape

verb \ˈdrāp\

drapeddrap·ing

Definition of DRAPE

transitive verb

1

: to cover or adorn with or as if with folds of cloth

2

: to cause to hang or stretch out loosely or carelessly

3

: to arrange in flowing lines or folds

intransitive verb

: to become arranged in folds <this silk drapes beautifully>

— drap·abil·i·ty also drape·abil·i·ty \ˌdrā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— drap·able also drape·able \ˈdrā-pə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of DRAPE

1. We'll drape strings of lights between the trees for the party.
2. <a trophy wife who invariably appears at events draped in furs and diamonds>

Origin of DRAPE

probably back-formation from drapery

First Known Use: 1847

Related to DRAPE

Synonyms

adorn, array, beautify, bedeck, bedizen, blazon, caparison, deck, do, doll up, do up, decorate, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, fancy up, festoon, garnish, glitz (up), grace, gussy up, ornament, pretty (up), trim

Antonyms

blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil

Related Words

accessorize, dress up, trap, trick (out); brighten, freshen, smarten, spruce (up); boss, chase; braid, embroider, feather, figure, filigree, fillet, flounce, frill, fringe, furbelow, garland, hang, lace, ribbon, swag, wreathe; appliqué, gild, paint; diamond, gem, impearl, jewel, pearl; redecorate, redo

Near Antonyms

simplify, streamline; bare, denude, dismantle, display, divest, expose, reveal, strip, uncover; uglify

²drape

noun

Definition of DRAPE

1

: arrangement in or of folds

2

a : a drapery especially for a window : curtain

b : a sterile covering used in an operating room —usually used in plural

3

: the cut or hang of clothing

— drap·ey \ˈdrā-pē\ adjective

First Known Use of DRAPE

1889