draperied
1
9.4
- adjective
- /ˈdreɪpərid/
- Archaic
- The mountains were draperied in a soft veil of morning fog.
Examples
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Her memories were draperied in nostalgia, making the past seem almost magical.
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The old castle stood draperied in shadow as the sun set behind the hills.
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The draperied curtains added elegance to the room.
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She stood in a draperied gown that flowed beautifully.
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The mountains were draperied in a soft veil of morning fog.
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Her memories were draperied in nostalgia, making the past seem almost magical.
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The old castle stood draperied in shadow as the sun set behind the hills.
Synonyms
659
1.0
Having something on top or around it
121
1.0
Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present
40
6.2
Partly hidden or not said clearly
39
3.3
Covered with cloth that hangs in loose folds, like curtains or a gown
35
6.8
Hidden so people cannot see the true purpose or meaning
13
2.3
With floors or stairs covered with carpet
8
4.6
Completely covered by something so it is hidden or overwhelmed
6
4.2
Covered with a protective outer layer, for example cables or pipes
5
5.8
Covered by a protective layer or case
5
3.3
Having a layer of something on its surface, like fur or seasoning
5
5.7
To cover with clothing or another material
4
3.5
Hidden from view by cloth hung over a window or opening
3
1.2
Covered by a layer like snow or leaves
3
3.7
Completely covered by a layer, like snow or fog
2
4.2
A thing that has a box or outer layer that protects it
2
6.0
Covered above by a cloth or roof to give shelter
1
3.8
Covered by a thin layer such as snow or ice
1
6.8
A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist
1
8.2
To be dressed in fine or special clothes
1
8.0
Covered with large cloths that have woven pictures
1
9.0
Wearing fine clothes for a special event
Antonyms
How Enveloped
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Draperied comes from the words drape and drapery, which mean a cloth that covers or hangs. A helpful way to remember the figurative use is to imagine fog or memory like a cloth that 'wraps' something, so draperied means 'covered or shrouded', often in a poetic way.