Synonyms of drapes

drapes 1 of 2

plural noun

as in curtains

pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room

we hung drapes in the living room to match the new color scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curtains
• drapery
• shade
• tapestry
• window shade
• hanging(s)

drapes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of drape

as in decorates

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

• decorates
• adorns
• dresses
• trims
• ornaments
• festoons
• decks
• graces
• embellishes
• beautifies
• bedecks
• paints
• garnishes
• embosses
• enriches
• arrays
• bedizens
• dolls up
• gussies up
• caparisons
• emblazes
• blazons
• pretties (up)
• does
• traps
• fancifies
• accessorizes
• does up
• embroiders
• glitzes (up)
• tricks (out)
• garlands
• swags
• ribbons
• brightens
• freshens
• feathers
• smartens
• flounces
• wreathes
• fancies up
• hangs
• frills
• braids
• dresses up
• fringes
• furbelows
• laces
• chases
• fillets
• appliqués
• jewels
• diamonds
• figures
• gilds
• bosses
• spruces (up)
• redecorates
• filigrees
• pearls
• gems
• redoes
• impearls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scars
• disfigures
• spoils
• mars
• defaces
• displays
• strips
• reveals
• simplifies
• streamlines
• exposes
• blemishes
• denudes
• dismantles
• uncovers
• divests
• bares
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drapes

Verb

Sporting a Black/Off Noir colorway, the Air Jordan 16 Retro SP Black Pack drapes Michael Jordan’s sixteenth signature sneaker in a stealthy triple-black colorway. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Throughout most of the play, Tony-winning costume designer Qween Jean drapes the girls in the school’s green, orange and gold-toned uniforms. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

It’s made from polyester and has a chiffon fabric that drapes beautifully and feels lightweight—a must, especially for fall weddings in the South when weather can be unpredictable. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Erin drapes her white puffy coat over her shoulders, collects the lawyer for Deux Moi who just happens to be her husband, and walks out onto the wet asphalt of Chinatown. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

The photo, taken in Montecito, shows the young royal standing bare foot as Steinem drapes an arm around him. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region. — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The dress is made from a light, airy material that drapes gorgeously over your body. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes. — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026