EMBROIDERED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of embroidered

as in padded

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verb

past tense of embroider

as in exaggerated

to add to the interest of by including made-up details Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories

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Recent Examples of embroidered

Adjective

The embroidered panorama depicting the last successful invasion of England goes on public display at the British Museum this week, back on British soil for the first time since the 11th century. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 The Babygirl actress’s tie-neck dress was embellished with a silky bow on the ruched drop-waist design and covered in red and pink embroidered roses. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

Despite the rebuild and expansion of the brand’s ready-to-wear network, Lantink still sent out numerous silhouettes featuring the iconic cone bras and a skirt embroidered with loud bells, alongside other couture-like pieces. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 The blue, orange and silver belt with Empower Field embroidered on it, is passed out by the coaching staff each week. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered

Adjective

TopDesign Puffer Tote Bag The TopDesign machine-washable bag has nine pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve, quick-access slots, and a matching makeup pouch.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
The bar locks the padded restraint into place over the rider’s lap and upper legs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of padded

Adjective

The collection introduces two men’s styles in embossed polished black and rich wine leather, adding a textured finish to the loafer.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The embossed side gives a little physical exfoliation for those who prefer (and can tolerate) it, but the pads can also be placed directly on areas that need extra attention and left on like a mini sheet mask.

— Jenny Jin, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of embossed

Verb

Raad found images on Reddit posted by braggadocious soldiers from around the world, and then exaggerated the size and changed the color of their inscriptions.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly framed settler violence in the West Bank as the work of a few dozen fringe youths and said its scale has been exaggerated.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

As if the dress on its own was enough to evoke the butterfly theme, Bassett’s hero accessory was an embellished butterfly clutch bag by Judith Leiber.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Raye Raye, who is set to perform solo as well as during a tribute to George Michael, sparkled on the carpet in an embellished Georges Hobeika dress.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of embellished

Adjective

In addition to the restaurant and bars, there’s a rooftop pool surrounded by sunny yellow fringed umbrellas, comfy daybeds, and a profusion of plants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The special effects team has done terrific work re-creating his body down to the creature’s fringed lashes.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

And its milk chocolate gems are like M&M’s but colored with real foods like beet juice and spirulina.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
And 1014 Gallery’s show of Vincent Wechselberger’s handprints, documenting the hedonism and tenderness that have colored a decade of the photographer’s life in Berlin, is reason enough for a Dalston detour.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

Banijay was in Cannes last week unveiling its new look business following the All3 merger, which saw Banijay Group and RedBird IMI talking 50% stakes in an enlarged business that is now the largest independent producer in the world.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026
Each lancet carries a flexible valve that moves within an enlarged chamber, or bulb, where venom collects before being expelled.

— Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

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