Synonyms of drape

drape

verb

ˈdrāp 

as in to decorate

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

the town hall was draped in bunting for the annual Fourth of July festivities

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drape

Slightly curved planks are strung together with a water-resistant rope to create a flexible form that’s easily draped over the edge of a bathtub when not in use. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026

The flag was also draped over Khamenei’s casket in images published last week by his official X account. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

In one photo, Kate drapes an arm around George, who is now almost her height (the future king turns 13 later this month). — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026

But Sportman said more must be done, including draping the area with a tarp to prevent more water from entering the hole, hastening more erosion. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026