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

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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

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as in killed

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

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Recent Examples of done up The seats done up in Nero Ade leather with contrasting Corsa Tex with Bronzo Oreadi accents and feature embroidered headrests. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Rooms and suites are done up in classic all-American style, and bike rentals are available for all ages and skill levels for pedaling around the Victorian-era beach town. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 At Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, the 21 rooms (all named after apple varieties, naturally) have been done up in vintage textures and colors reminiscent of a family cottage. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Brown's hair was styled by Pete Burkill and done up in a braid with face-framing pieces, while her makeup was achieved by Buster Knight. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Here, Forbes Agency Council members break down what's really at stake when a brand fails to protect the integrity of its voice in AI outputs and what can be done up front to avoid the worst of potential consequences. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for done up

Verb

Near the entrance of the exhibit is a large healing lodge decorated in white hand prints.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 27, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Today, the outside of the shelter has been repainted and decorated with hanging baskets.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

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During one scene, Einbinder — dressed in a replica of a black dress Gyllenhaal wore in the original film — acted out an explicit orgasm as described in the script, breaking character in the middle of the scene to double over laughing.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
The menu also has a chicken sandwich with avocado, lettuce and tomato dressed in sour cream and onion sauce.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of dressed

Verb

At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Israel responded with an intense aerial and ground campaign in the Gaza Strip, where more than 73,000 people have been killed, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry says.

— Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of killed

Verb

Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Nearby, the irrepressible older artist Nina Yankowitz, who completed a retrospective of her six-decade-long career at the Parrish earlier this year, was talking to Joan Semmel, 93, in a dress adorned with stars.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of adorned

Verb

Deadpool, clad in his gray X-Force costume, appeared in the crowd — but never removed his mask to show who was underneath.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of clothed

Verb

The stone holds heat uniformly, while handmade İznik ceramic tiles and indirect lighting soothe eyes worn by digital screens.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The card features two special gold MLB logo jersey patches Ohtani has worn the last two seasons to mark his consecutive NL MVP awards in 2024 and 2025.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of worn

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Tahiliani staged a brief presentation with models in his latest designs — the most standout being a series of gowns with foam corsets that mimicked the human torso, draped with fabrics in the same color.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Saldaña was draped in a black V-neck gown; Kidman sported effortlessly chic bangs and a shimmering Art Deco–esque top.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Definition of draped

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Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman came over to comfort the mother, Mercedes Martinez, and the couple got up and left the courtroom.

— Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Martínez then got up and walked out of the courtroom with Jesus Rivas, the teen’s father.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026