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drapery

noun

Simple meaning

Cloth, or woollen materials in general.

Pronunciation

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drayperee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɹeɪpɚi

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Definition

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noun

  1. Cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds

  2. countable

    A piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain; a drape.

  3. Cloth, or woollen materials in general.

  4. The occupation of a draper; cloth-making, or dealing in cloth.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: Cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds

Used this way, drapery is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It suits reflective writing more than quick conversation.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Slightly formal
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Beautiful or graceful
Usage feel
Reflective and slightly elevated

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Synonyms

Sense: cloth gracefully draped and arranged in loose folds

mantledrape

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