embroidered

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adjective

em·​broi·​dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd 

: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework

an embroidered floral pattern

: ornamented with embroidery

Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.

—Miles Bredin

embroidered

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past tense and past participle of embroider

Examples of embroidered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Elsewhere in the campaign, Sweeney sported a baby pink cami from the collection, pairing it with sheer micro shorts and an embroidered floral thong. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

The embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1576, in the meaning defined above