Synonyms of swathe

swathe

verb

ˈswät͟h 

1

as in to wrap

to surround or cover closely

handed me an odd-shaped package swathed in bright pink tissue paper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wrap
• shroud
• envelop
• enclose
• bosom
• encompass
• veil
• encase
• drape
• enshroud
• involve
• enfold
• mantle
• embrace
• enswathe
• enwrap
• encircle
• muffle
• cocoon
• cloak
• embed
• bower
• lap
• curtain
• circle
• embosom
• embower
• invest
• circumfuse
• blanket
• overspread
• overlay
• disguise
• swaddle
• camouflage
• mask
• enwind
• enlace

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• expose
• bare
• denude

2

as in to bandage

to cover with a bandage

tenderly swathed the soldier's wounds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bandage
• bind
• heal
• dress
• treat
• minister (to)
• care (for)
• attend
• remedy
• cure
• medicate
• nurse
• rehabilitate
• doctor
• mend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncover
• unwrap
• unbandage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swathe

The interiors, complete with an assemblage of new and antique pieces, are just as warm and inviting as the outdoor spaces—especially the bedrooms, which are swathed in a neutral palette and feature glass sliding doors. — Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2026

Sega Bodega) have created with their Arabic shoegaze duo is one swathed in chic esotericism and slow-burning eros. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026

It’s swathed in treasured family recipes passed down through generations, amusing stories and anecdotes exchanged at holiday dinners and events, and daily conversations at random places with random people. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026

The interiors are swathed in dark to light grays, all with a hit of neon light—one green, one red—to complete the vibe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026