ENROBE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

enrobe

verb

in-ˈrōb

Definition of enrobe

as in to clothe

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes dreamed that one day she would be enrobed in satins and silks

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Recent Examples of enrobe The whole thing is then enrobed in a bittersweet chocolate coating that has a nice candy-bar-like snap to it. — Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 4 Feb. 2020 And the momos, like all the best dumplings, were pure comfort in a bite, the thick, chewy dough enrobing a pocket of savory, spicy ground lamb. — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2023 The idea of enrobing an entire room in one color may seem like the exact opposite of balance, but sticking to a monochromatic scheme can actually make for a minimalist look. — Jessica Dailey, House Beautiful, 3 Apr. 2020 The individual scale insects are enrobed in fungal chambers which shield them from predators and the elements, though some are parasitized so the fungus can obtain nutrients. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2023

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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Craig Cutright, clad in khakis and a light gray blazer, sat behind Machado.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026
In London, Lexi Minetree attended a special screening of Elle wearing an archival Stella McCartney gown in Elle Woods' signature shade of pink.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of gown

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