EMBOSSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of embossed

as in embroidered

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verb

past tense of emboss

as in decorated

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship

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Recent Examples of embossed

Adjective

Stylist Lorenzo Posocco paired the dress with embossed leather croc-print pumps, which were largely hidden under her long skirt. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The pad also has an embossed side for mild physical exfoliation, as well as a silky side that helps press the formula into skin. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Verb

Look for the Deli Jerry’s star logo embossed on the sides of the containers. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026 If writing fiction about New York in the 1980s invites comparisons with Tom Wolfe’s The Bonfire of the Vanities and Jay McInerney’s Bright Lights, Big City, Whitehead should have the invitations embossed in gold relief. — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embossed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed

Adjective

For a comfy, layered look, try mixing and matching with this grosgrain-trim version or this stunning pick adorned with an embroidered Christmas tree.

— Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
Silk charmeuse, lace, and embroidered velvet have such beautiful depth and movement, especially in rich, bold colors.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of embroidered

Verb

View this post on Instagram The movement is assembled and decorated entirely by hand.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
In the library, Joel—who decorated the place himself—had a model of the Queen Mary on his mantel, and in the living room facing the fireplace was a triptych of the Last Supper along with silver jugs and bowls on a nearby table.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of decorated

Adjective

The Babylone style is a laced stiletto sandal that is decorated at the toe strap with the YSL Cassandre in a bronze-tone metal.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of laced

Verb

The conversation pit abutted a window adorned with a beaded curtain, as shown in the background of this photo of Ross with Tracee and Rhonda.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted with a facade adorned with over 17,000 lights.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of adorned

Adjective

In the 70s, fringed vests were worn as tops paired with a flare jean.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Yet new research provides compelling evidence that fringed jumping spiders (Portia fimbriata) experience two distinct sleep states, including one that looks suspiciously like the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep associated with our own vivid dreams.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

Instead of wearing a pullover as-is, people are using sweaters in lieu of an accessory—draped over the shoulders like a scarf or tied around the waist like a belt.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
The funeral car draped with floral arrangements arrived slowly to the church in the town of Navahermosa in central Spain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of draped

Adjective

Yellows, oranges and more cascaded throughout the dress, with sequined pieces elevating the look further.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Donna, meanwhile, paired her red jersey with a sequined black jacket with the Kansas City logo emblazoned on the back.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sequined

Adjective

Pictured above, the hardworking AFP shooter Henry Nicholls produces yet another fine portrait in his shot of a young handicapper luxuriating in the Zenlike smoke-wreathed focus required to select just the perfect and perfectly-priced mounts to back in the next race.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.

— Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025

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