Synonyms of draped

draped

verb

past tense of drape

as in adorned

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

• adorned
• decorated
• dressed
• ornamented
• festooned
• trimmed
• decked
• bedecked
• graced
• painted
• embellished
• arrayed
• garnished
• embossed
• enriched
• bedizened
• beautified
• blazoned
• caparisoned
• gussied up
• embroidered
• dolled up
• emblazed
• prettied (up)
• did up
• trapped
• accessorized
• fancified
• did
• garlanded
• glitzed (up)
• fancied up
• brightened
• hung
• fringed
• ribboned
• wreathed
• freshened
• tricked (out)
• dressed up
• braided
• flounced
• chased
• gilded
• laced
• smartened
• frilled
• filleted
• jeweled
• spruced (up)
• feathered
• swagged
• figured
• filigreed
• bossed
• appliquéd
• gemmed
• pearled
• redecorated
• impearled
• redid
• diamonded
• furbelowed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scarred
• marred
• disfigured
• defaced
• exposed
• spoiled
• displayed
• simplified
• stripped
• blemished
• revealed
• streamlined
• denuded
• uncovered
• dismantled
• bared
• divested
• uglified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draped

They must be staked into the ground, not draped on the headstone. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

During the Mexican-American War, legend has it, one cadet—not much older than Holt—draped himself in the Mexican flag and leapt to his death rather than surrender it to American troops. — Reif Larsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

Moore, 65, wore nothing but an oversized tuxedo shirt and sheer tights on the cover, an undone black satin tie draped around her neck. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026

In a crowded room draped in brown curtains and lush chocolate carpeting, Don Julio espresso martinis flow, and people buzz as shopping assistants bring boots and purses out of the stock room. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Instead of wearing a pullover as-is, people are using sweaters in lieu of an accessory—draped over the shoulders like a scarf or tied around the waist like a belt. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026

The funeral car draped with floral arrangements arrived slowly to the church in the town of Navahermosa in central Spain. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Returning home with the glittering medal draped on his neck, Cassius is lauded but also thrust right back into the oppressive, segregated and deeply racist Louisville. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

Photos of suspect were also posted online, showing they were covered up, too, including one appearing to be draped in a shiny metallic poncho that resembled aluminum foil. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026