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

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, 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

From the Great Hall draped in banners honouring legends from the past that welcomes fans through to the exhaustive Yankee Museum, reminders of the team’s glorious past are everywhere. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Five years ago, a worker in Lindell’s position—seated in a cubicle in an office park 65 kilometers north of Malmö, Sweden, a zip-up in Ikea’s trademark yellow draped over her chair—would likely have been fielding much more basic calls from shoppers. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The motif continued in delicate, cape-like strands that draped over the shoulders and wrapped around the upper arms. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Gerber’s slinky Valentino dress featured an impeccably simple column silhouette with a square neck, delicate thin straps, and draped down to the floor. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Some covered their faces with balaclavas and draped themselves in South African flags. — Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

Guests found their seats at tables draped with luxury linens and cashmere gold dupioni napkins. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026