draperied
- adjective
- /ˈdreɪpərid/
- Archaic
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envuelto
- 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
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6.2
Partly hidden or not said clearly
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5.7
To cover with clothing or another material
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4.2
Covered with a protective outer layer, for example cables or pipes
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6.8
Hidden so people cannot see the true purpose or meaning
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1.0
Having something on top or around it
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2.3
With floors or stairs covered with carpet
Covered with cloth that hangs in loose folds, like curtains or a gown
Hidden from view by cloth hung over a window or opening
Covered with large cloths that have woven pictures
A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist
Having a covering of paper or cloth, like a present
Completely covered by a layer, like snow or fog
Covered by a protective layer or case
Covered by a layer like snow or leaves
To be dressed in fine or special clothes
Wearing fine clothes for a special event
Having a layer of something on its surface, like fur or seasoning
A thing that has a box or outer layer that protects it
Covered by a thin layer such as snow or ice
Covered above by a cloth or roof to give shelter
Completely covered by something so it is hidden or overwhelmed
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.