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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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

Her custom Fausto Puglisi for Roberto Cavalli bodysuit was hand-embroidered with more than 200,000 crystals in hot pink, orange and citrine, a process that took 120 hours. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 Energetic Pursuit On a frigid, sunny morning in December 2025, Picard stepped up to a podium wearing a sweater embroidered with a squiggly cartoon of a mitochondrion. — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered

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Adjective

The Green Bay Packers held their fourth training camp practice on Sunday, another non-padded workout that lasted 1 hour, 40 minutes on a comfortable morning.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The Jets will return to the practice field Monday morning for their first padded practice of training camp.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of padded

Adjective

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
Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of embossed

Verb

But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
The president exaggerated the nation’s manufacturing rebound under his watch and, once more, mocked the affordability crisis that polls suggest is top of mind for many voters.

— Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 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

Nowadays, these playful, fringed embellishments have found a new place in the wardrobes of the most fashionable.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026
Natural accents—fringed linen napkins, seashell snack dishes, even bits of driftwood—add some dimension and interest.

— Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of colored

Adjective

The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.

— Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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