draperied
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8.1
- adjective
- /ˈdreɪpərid/
- Archaic
- She chose a draperied gown for the gala, its soft folds flowing gracefully as she walked.
Examples
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The artist painted a draperied figure, emphasizing the beauty of the fabric in the composition.
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In the ruddy glow of the braziers, I could see draperied beds all arow along the wall.
Fiction book (1993) -
The ballroom was adorned with draperied curtains that added elegance to the atmosphere.
Synonyms
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3.3
Covered with cloth that hangs in loose folds, like curtains or a gown
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3.3
Cloth that has many narrow folds, like a skirt or curtain
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3.5
Hidden from view by cloth hung over a window or opening
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3.8
Clothing that hangs loosely and moves smoothly and gracefully
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6.0
Covered above by a cloth or roof to give shelter
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6.8
A thing that is covered by a layer like a cloak or mist
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8.0
Covered with large cloths that have woven pictures
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8.5
To gather fabric into small folds to make it look ruffled
Antonyms
How Draped
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Morphology
Etymology
Draperied comes from the words drape and drapery, both meaning a cloth that hangs in soft folds. Picture a hall covered in curtains that fall in gentle waves — that image explains why draperied means 'covered with soft, flowing cloth'.