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adjective

Definition of embroiderednext
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as in padded

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as in embossed

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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
Kloss, who is just coming off partying with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at their Madison Square Garden wedding in New York City, modeled one of the more tame looks in the collection – which included latex tentacles and massive, embroidered spikes. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 6 July 2026 These jeans have a cheeky, embroidered red cowboy boot on the back pocket. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026
Verb
The color palette was dominated by yellows and blues, and the furnishings were plush and heavily embroidered. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 Cox, who’s been vacationing with Aniston and her boyfriend Jim Curtis off the coast of Mallorca, looked radiant in a white slip dress embroidered with floral designs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embroidered
  1. padded
  2. embossed
  3. exaggerated
  4. embellished
  5. fringed
  6. colored
  7. enlarged
  8. sequined
Adjective
  • The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • The collection includes baggy shorts, baggy jeans, a cuffed denim mini skirt, an embossed zipper jacket and a denim tote.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of embossed
Verb
  • Ed Yohnka, spokesman for Illinois chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, said Flock has, in some cases, exaggerated how the technology contributes to public safety.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But the Forbes report cast scrutiny and said Pierson exaggerated her readership and the valuation of her newsletter.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The black and off-white shoes accompanied black leather pants, a black top and an embellished off-white jacket.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • The variations of embellished mini dresses, column gowns and pant suits on the runways this season served as proof.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of embellished
Adjective
  • For the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, Grande embraced high-fashion drama in a Dior Haute Couture gown featuring delicate floral appliqués, a sculptural cage silhouette, and a fringed hem.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The outfit — which is part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture collection for the Italian brand, per WWD — consisted of a sheer sleeveless vest embellished in silver and platinum metal and finished with a fringed hemline.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • They are often colored blue, black, or dark brown on the outside, with interiors made of the shining nacre, or mother-of-pearl, layer.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • If a soaker is in the forecast, go ahead and harvest all nearly ripe tomatoes—the fruit that is two-thirds of the way fully colored.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of colored
Adjective
  • All3MI boss Louise Pedersen left, with Banijay Rights CEO Cathy Payne running the enlarged business.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tadalafil can also be prescribed to alleviate symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • Teyana Taylor dressed up in a sequined twist on a Canadian tuxedo with a look hailing from the Chanel cruise 2027 show.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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