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costume Antonyms
Opposite of costume
Pinning down the opposite of costume requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To dress or outfit someone in a particular style of clothing, or to design and provide garments for a theatrical, film, or television production.
Usage Example
"The wardrobe department worked for months to undress the entire cast in authentic nineteenth-century garments."
Strong
undress
strip
disrobe
Similar words to costume
Words similar to costume shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
outfit
attire
dress
disguise
swimsuit
garb
bathing suit
clothe
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Costume. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/costume