DONE UP Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

done up

verb

past participle of do up

as in decorated

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the whole house had been done up for Halloween

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in dressed

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in killed

to use up all the physical energy of all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of done up For other meals, choose from Akdeniz and Tuğra Restaurant—both of which serve Turkish dishes within a fine dining setting; the former done up by Toner and Gülgün as part of the wider renovations, the latter with tables on the magnificent first-floor palace terrace. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 All-inclusive lodging options include luxe lodge rooms and cabins done up in Western chic style. —

Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The shoe’s claw pattern, which is typically done up all-leather or a leather-and-nubuck mix, sees the addition of a breathable mesh which will make the low-top even better suited for summer weather. —

Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Played by a Colman Domingo who is done up to look the most wax figurine of them all in a shellacking of makeup, prosthetics, and colored contacts, Joe is always either giving an avaricious open-mouthed leer or a cold-eyed glare. —

Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2026 Pair it with white or sheer tights on colder mornings, or with flat over-the-knee boots and a jersey vest for a cute, preppy look that feels so London—especially with all buttons done up. —

Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 The Swiss brand just unveiled a limited collection of five new watches done up in a slew of pastel hues, ranging from a soft pink to a sage green. —

Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026 Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin. —

Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026 The new look is polished but homey, done up in a Craftsman style with plenty of sleek, dark wood and rich tones of brown and gold. —

Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up

Verb

Outside, below the gold script Donohue’s sign, there is a small glass box window that looks onto the street and is lavishly decorated for nearly every federal holiday.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The place was brightly lit and sparingly decorated, with clusters of books that made no sense.

— Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026