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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

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

  1. 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

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drapiest Degree=Sup lexicographic
drapier Degree=Cmp lexicographic