Synonyms of embroidery

embroidery

noun

im-ˈbrȯi-d(ə-)rē 

1

as in needlework

decorative stitching done on cloth with the use of a needle

she's been able to turn her skill at embroidery into a second business selling decorative items

Synonyms & Similar Words

• needlework
• needlepoint
• cross-stitch
• crewel
• smocking
• fancywork
• hemstitch
• fagoting

2

as in exaggeration

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts

it's doubtful that she ever told an anecdote without considerable embroidery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggeration
• caricature
• coloring
• stretching
• enhancement
• embroidering
• fabrication
• magnification
• embellishment
• hyperbole
• elaboration
• padding
• overstatement
• misrepresentation
• amplification
• hype
• hedging
• fudging
• puffery
• superlative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• meiosis
• understatement
• disparagement
• minimizing
• belittlement
• poor-mouthing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of embroidery

Embroidery From personalizing pillows, curtains, and other linens around your home to making your own decor pieces, embroidery is a fun, intricate hobby worth trying. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

These reproductions are surprisingly effective, partly because the tapestry was made by many hands to begin with, and free embroidery is not an art of finesse. — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people will file past the ancient 70-meter (230-foot) embroidery, taking in its 600 human characters and 58 scenes that relate the events of 1066 – the last time England was successfully overrun by an invading force. — Mark Rice-Oxley, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Gulf News describes young people embracing sourdough baking alongside knitting, embroidery, gardening and sewing as part of grandmacore. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026