Synonyms for

Embroidered

Verb / eˈmbrɔɪdɜ:d / Another word for embroidered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

decorated by sewing designs with a needle and thread or yarn

Synonyms & similar words

embroider aggrandise aggrandize pad dramatize broider blowup lard embellish dramatise decorated ornamented adorned sewed stitched embellished garnished beautified enhanced arrayed bedecked festooned braided knitted crocheted tatted lace appliqued

Synonyms by register

Formal

ornamented decorated adorned

Informal

stitched patched fancy-stitched

Literary

wrought emblazoned

Antonyms

plain unadorned bare simple unembellished undecorated

Common collocations

  • embroidered shirt
  • embroidered cushion
  • embroidered tapestry
  • embroidered silk
  • embroidered by hand
  • embroidered with flowers
  • embroidered jacket

Word family

noun embroidery
verb embroider
adjective embroidered

Usage note

Refers to decoration made with needle and thread. Can be literal (on fabric) or figurative (adding detail to a story).

Example sentences

  1. She embroidered a flower on her shirt.
  2. My grandma embroidered a quilt for me.
  3. The dress was beautifully embroidered with gold thread.
  4. He learned how to embroider and made a pillow for his mom.
  5. The curtains were embroidered with a lovely pattern.

Quotes

  • "I embroider everything. I have embroidered my bed linen, tablecloths, curtains, handkerchiefs and clothes. I have even embroidered a toilet lid cover." - Marjane Satrapi
  • "I know how to knit, crochet, and embroider, and I'm an excellent housekeeper and cook." - Dolly Parton
  • "The skillful colormanship of the embroidery... is of a finer quality than the painting." - Katsushika Hokusai

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