Draped Meaning in English
word · lemma: drape
Definition
Hanging loosely or spreading a piece of cloth, fabric, or something similar over or around something. It can also describe how something is elegantly arranged or covered.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears with 'over', 'around', or 'across' (e.g., 'draped over a chair'). Suggests loose, flowing covering, often for fabric or clothing, and in elegant or decorative contexts. Different from 'covered', which just means fully on top.
Spanish: cubierto - colgado - envueltoPortuguese (BR): coberto - pendurado - envoltoPortuguese (PT): coberto - pendurado - envoltoChinese (Simplified): 披着 - 覆盖Chinese (Traditional): 披著 - 覆蓋Hindi: लिपटा हुआ - ढका हुआArabic: مُغطى - مُتدلٍBengali: ঝুলানো - ছড়ানোRussian: перекинутый - наброшенныйJapanese: かけられた - ドレープされたVietnamese: phủ lên - khoác lênKorean: 드리워진 - 걸쳐진Turkish: sarkıtılmış - örtülmüşUrdu: اوجھالا ہوا - لپیٹا ہواIndonesian: tergantung - disampirkan
Example Sentences
The flag was draped across the table.
basic
She was draped in a beautiful red dress.
basic
A blanket was draped over the sofa.
basic
He walked in with a towel draped over his shoulders.
natural
The curtains were draped to let just a little light in.
natural
Jewelry was draped around her neck and wrists.
natural