drapey en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɹeɪpi/
Etymology
Etymology tree English drape Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English drapey From drape + -y.
Meanings
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Tending to form drape-like folds.
Nothing says J-Lo is back like a slinky, drapey dresslike garment and plenty of sideboob.
2009 January 11, “Red-hot carpet gowns”, in Metro Boston, MA:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| drapiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| drapier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |