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

Uzbek fans have reveled in the chance to showcase their country and culture, staying behind long after the matches ended to pose for photos as steppe warriors, give away the country's ubiquitous embroidered duppy skullcaps, or just joyously dance to drums. — Charles Maynes, NPR, 27 June 2026 At '47 Brand, score 2026 NBA champions gear like a new drop of the brand's Clean Up hats, which have a relaxed fit, adjustable back and embroidered logos. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

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The woman also showed off her customized hoodie featuring the Knicks logo and Bridges' name embroidered onto it. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 Another has a dress embroidered with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari on it — she is stopped frequently by attendees wanting to get a picture. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered

Adjective

Wasting no time, the students adorned their white padded uniforms.

— Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
The exterior features a locking zippered pocket for easy access to essentials, while the main compartment includes RFID-blocking card and passport slots as well as a padded tablet sleeve.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Definition of padded

Adjective

Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
An embossed paper bag in signature brand colors that is carried out of a store by a shopper becomes a brand advert for everyone who sees it — an association that enhances desirability.

— Vogue Business, Vogue, 3 June 2026

Definition of embossed

Verb

Emma Wager, senior policy analyst for the program on the ACA at KFF, said there is fraud in the ACA marketplace, but the scale described by the federal government may be exaggerated.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 June 2026
One Iranian woman, sporting a Pride flag behind her ear, brushed off the culture clash, saying the media exaggerated most of it.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.

— Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Just a few months after their 13th birthday, the sisters got matching flippy bobs to attend the premiere of Anna and the King in matching pearl necklaces, black cardigans and fringed skirts — one lavender, one pink.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

The wines produced here are amber-colored from months of skin contact, tannic in ways white wine is not supposed to be, structured like reds but made from white grapes.

— Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Some parts of the film are displayed in a light shade (similar to sepia, just multi-light colored).

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 June 2026
According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Definition of enlarged

Adjective

In a black sequined dress, a top hat, and a pink boa-type shawl, Drescher was very much dressed for the occasion.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 27 June 2026
At the 2004 premiere of The Incredibles, the New Jersey native wore an all-pink look consisting of a camo-print skirt, pastel jacket, calf-high bow-front boots and a sequined purse, all topped with a furry stole.

— Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

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