Synonyms of do up

do up

verb

1

as in to decorate

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

the whole house had been done up for Halloween

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorate
• adorn
• pretty (up)
• drape
• doll up
• trim
• deck
• dress
• array
• ornament
• embellish
• garnish
• emboss
• paint
• gussy up
• enrich
• glitz (up)
• festoon
• beautify
• blazon
• grace
• emblaze
• dress up
• bedizen
• spruce (up)
• do
• bedeck
• fancy up
• trap
• trick (out)
• braid
• embroider
• brighten
• caparison
• accessorize
• fancify
• boss
• fillet
• ribbon
• freshen
• impearl
• garland
• fringe
• smarten
• diamond
• gild
• feather
• pearl
• chase
• lace
• appliqué
• hang
• redecorate
• redo
• wreathe
• filigree
• flounce
• gem
• figure
• furbelow
• swag
• frill
• jewel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• spoil
• mar
• simplify
• deface
• strip
• disfigure
• blemish
• streamline
• dismantle
• bare
• divest
• expose
• display
• reveal
• denude
• uncover
• uglify

2

as in to clothe

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes

on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothe
• dress
• deck (out)
• dress up
• garment
• costume
• gown
• tog (up or out)
• array
• apparel
• get up
• toilet
• rig (out)
• attire
• habit
• suit
• enrobe
• wrap
• drape
• jacket
• robe
• invest
• garb
• bedeck
• swaddle
• furnish
• vest
• tailor
• cloak
• vesture
• equip
• dress down
• uniform
• caparison
• outfit
• mantle
• frock
• enswathe
• huddle
• hap
• underdress
• swathe
• bedight
• accoutre
• habilitate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• disrobe
• undress
• disarray
• untruss
• divest
• uncover
• unclothe
• denude
• unveil
• undrape

3

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of

all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• kill
• exhaust
• do in
• tire
• drain
• burn out
• bust
• wash out
• wear to a frazzle
• wear out
• harass
• weary
• tucker (out)
• knock out
• outwear
• break
• fatigue
• waste
• fag
• weaken
• frazzle
• enfeeble
• sap
• debilitate
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activate
• energize
• strengthen
• relax
• unwind
• rejuvenate
• rest
• invigorate
• vitalize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of do up

Think of the property's 62 rooms as sophisticated sanctuaries—modern, sleek, and intimate—done up in a palette of earth tones punctuated with pops of maroon and warm yellow, dark wood and leather. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Embodying the punk-rock vibes Vivienne Westwood’s brand was founded on, Lyonne was done up with graphic black smoky eyes, while her red hair was tousled and voluminous. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Guest rooms and suites are done up in moody shades of blue, and dining options include a sunny conservatory and a clubby dining room. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map. — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026