Synonyms of embroider

embroider

verb

im-ˈbrȯi-dər 

as in to exaggerate

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerate
• pad
• color
• embellish
• enhance
• expand
• elaborate (on)
• stretch
• hyperbolize
• satirize
• magnify
• emphasize
• flesh (out)
• enlarge (on or upon)
• amplify
• overstate
• overdo
• overemphasize
• hedge
• gussy up
• dress up
• play up
• stress
• caricature
• fudge
• overdraw
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• belittle
• understate
• play down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embroider

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

Teyana Taylor Presenter Teyana Taylor kept her style streak going strong in a sheer black Zuhair Murad Couture coat-gown with a fully embroidered with feather hem, cuffs and collar plus Thom Solo platforms. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

It was layered and ruched with bows; printed with graphic sketching; dip-dyed to resemble a Rothko painting; and embroidered all over with crystals. — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026