Synonyms of draping

draping

verb

present participle of drape

as in adorning

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

• adorning
• decorating
• dressing
• ornamenting
• trimming
• embellishing
• festooning
• garnishing
• painting
• decking
• beautifying
• bedecking
• enriching
• arraying
• gracing
• embossing
• blazoning
• gussying up
• doing
• doing up
• prettying (up)
• caparisoning
• dolling up
• trapping
• emblazing
• fancifying
• embroidering
• bedizening
• accessorizing
• ribboning
• hanging
• braiding
• fancying up
• glitzing (up)
• garlanding
• brightening
• swagging
• frilling
• tricking (out)
• freshening
• flouncing
• fringing
• chasing
• dressing up
• smartening
• wreathing
• appliquéing
• filleting
• feathering
• figuring
• sprucing (up)
• jeweling
• bossing
• gilding
• lacing
• redoing
• filigreeing
• redecorating
• pearling
• gemming
• diamonding
• furbelowing
• impearling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disfiguring
• defacing
• marring
• displaying
• scarring
• spoiling
• revealing
• streamlining
• simplifying
• stripping
• exposing
• dismantling
• uncovering
• baring
• denuding
• blemishing
• divesting
• uglifying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draping

The visual essay below features virtuoso examples of the techniques that designers have used to replicate the ideals of classical dress over the years, including draping, pleating, twisting, and wrapping. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 16 July 2026

The spices mingle with the butter, draping over the tomato slices like savory sprinkles that crunch against their tender flesh. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 July 2026

Its cowl neckline and adjustable strap features feel considerate and flattering, draping me in a nice, summery shimmer that shines against a cute shoe (TK see below). — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 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

Bunting arranged this way is appropriate for covering a speaker’s desk, draping the front of a platform or general decoration. — Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

The outlet reported that workers have been draping the entire arena in fabric since Monday to transform the space. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Anderson wore an oversized black kaftan-style dress from Oscar de la Renta's pre-fall 2026 collection with draping shoulders and summery floral embroidery. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Iyo launched into her comeback, draping Morgan’s arm over the top rope before hitting a missile dropkick. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026