gift-wrapped

Ready for giving

Gift-wrapped describes something wrapped in decorative paper, ribbon, or other festive packaging, typically for giving as a present: The gift-wrapped boxes were piled under the tree.

Figuratively, something gift-wrapped comes conveniently packaged or too easily obtained: The prosecution handed them a gift-wrapped case.

occasion

birthday

Annual date of origin

holiday · Valentine's · graduation · housewarming · Hanukkah · Eid · Diwali · quinceañera · present · celebration

presentation

bow

Respectful forward inclination

  • ribbonSlender ornamental strip
  • paperPressed pulp for writing
  • tissueDisposable soft paper

box · package · foil · tape · tag · card · cellophane · basket · bag · shiny

reveal

unwrapping

Removing a covering

excitement · discovery · delight · suspense · mystery · unexpected · shaking · guessing · peeking · tearing

sentiment

thoughtful

Showing careful consideration

personalized · meaningful · sentimental · caring · appreciative · gratitude · love · affection · kindness · remembrance

Opposites
packaging presentation

gift-wrappedunwrapped

Removed outer covering

bare · unpackaged · exposed · uncovered · plain

effort and care in presentation

gift-wrappedthrown together

Assembled hastily, without care

undecorated · brown-bagged · utilitarian

Family

gift, wrap, gifted, wrapped, wrapping, unwrap, wrapper, gifting, unwrapped

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G