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

Set on just over an acre, this 5-bedroom residence delivers that timeless Cape Cod design but draped in big-time luxury. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

Here, thousands of those funnels merge into a single, multilayered structure draped across the cave's walls, where thousands of individuals live peacefully side by side in overlapping webs. —New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025

It was detailed with silver, chain-like embellishments that draped down from her hip past her knees to match the jewel embellishment on her jacket. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

The black gown was crafted with a structured corset bodice, draped detailing over one shoulder and a thigh-high slit. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025

Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025

While at the game, the couple color-coordinated their ensembles with Markle wearing a white button-down shirt with a navy sweater draped over her shoulders with dark pants, while Harry donned a navy blazer over a white T-shirt with dark trousers. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Duchess Meghan, a native Angeleno, wore a crisp white button-down, paired with sleek, dark-wash pants and a sweater draped over her shoulders. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025

Ross arrived on the scene in an oversized, off-the-shoulder Marc Jacobs trench coat, dramatically fringed black shoes, and what seemed like piles of gems draped around her neck and dangling from her ears. —Marci Robin, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025