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

Schobel completed a beautiful pass rolling to his right to Dane Jones, who reeled in the pass despite having a defender draped all over him. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

While the top included a plunging back, the look was further elevated with a sheer cape that draped over Wonders’ shoulders. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

My grandfather, PopPop, is 99 and still shucks oysters using a bandana draped over one hand and a pocketknife in the other. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

In the picture, Haaland draped his arm around Jordan’s shoulder as both smiled. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026