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

The bar locks the padded restraint into place over the rider’s lap and upper legs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Thomas, strapped down in a padded room, initially panics when Vision arrives because the Tommy memories Thomas tried to suppress now have physical form.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 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

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
The shrinking process had exaggerated some features, vanished others, and blackened the flesh.

— Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Celebrities have been sporting playful and embellished shoes during the spring 2027 Fashion Month circuit.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 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

And there was real summer energy throughout, from Bottega’s floor-sweeping fringed straw bag and tie-up sandals to Aquazzura’s florals and raffia.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Adam Lambert strutted on stage in a studded and fringed leather jacket and proceeded to do the late Wham!

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

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
People’s responses were also colored by everyone suddenly having lawyers and managers and agents, wives, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, friends.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

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
His family later said his death was due to an enlarged heart coupled with aortic valve complications.

— Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of enlarged

Adjective

This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
His snout looks a bit like a sequined fabric, and his whiskers are brilliantly colored.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

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