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

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