DO UP Synonyms: 163 Similar and Opposite Words

do up

verb

Definition of do up

as in to decorate

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the whole house had been done up for Halloween

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to clothe

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes on Wild West Day some of the women came to the office done up as showgirls, while the men were mostly outlaws

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of all of this fussing about the wedding has done me up

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of do up At Apples Bed & Breakfast Inn, the 21 rooms (all named after apple varieties, naturally) have been done up in vintage textures and colors reminiscent of a family cottage. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026 Brown's hair was styled by Pete Burkill and done up in a braid with face-framing pieces, while her makeup was achieved by Buster Knight. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Making a comeback on the Milan men’s calendar after a decade’s absence and under new ownership, Caruso made a big impression with its breezy and slyly nonchalant tailoring done up in an arresting array of unusual colors. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 With low-rise condos and hotels done up in the mid-century modern style, a lively plaza offering free dance classes, and restaurants serving a diverse array of cuisines, there’s always something to do in this quaint beach town. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for do up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for do up

Verb

At the heart of the dining room stands La Venatoria, a rare Richard Ginori vase from the late 1920s, produced during Gio Ponti’s artistic direction and decorated with the Triumph of the Amazons motif.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
One of two primary bedrooms is decorated with a vibrant abstract painting.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorate

Verb

The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
The Petite Pelican is based on a double-axle trailer and is clad in white board-and-batten siding, with a metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clothe

Verb

But the very act of putting on a wearable—of willingly adorning oneself with a tiny computerized narc—is an act of surrender.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The politician proposed with a glamorous three-stone engagement ring adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorn

Verb

The portable machine uses pulses of full-spectrum ultraviolet light to kill infectious germs inside hospital rooms.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Clancy is a Massachusetts woman who has been on trial for killing her three children and attempting to take her own life in 2023.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of kill

Verb

There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Whether dressed up with a blazer or kept casual with a tank top, jorts are adaptable, which is a major part of their appeal.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of dress up

Verb

Your eyes will thank you College students often fall asleep without removing their contacts, especially when exhausted from late-night studying or over-intoxicated from partying.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Qualifying members who exhaust their income protection will now be covered up until May 1, 2028, Gee said.

— Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhaust

Browse Nearby Words

doughy

do up

dour

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Do up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do%20up. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of do up

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes