embroidered

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adjective

em·broi·dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd

Synonyms of embroidered

: ornamented with or formed by decorative needlework

an embroidered floral pattern

: ornamented with embroidery

Women wear their petticoats and embroidered dresses with funky sunglasses; men wear flares or knickerbockers.—Miles Bredin

embroidered

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past tense and past participle of embroider

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Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Mann’s midi dress from Magda Butrym featured a white sheer blouse with a high, mock neckline, long sleeves, and tiny embroidered floral details scattered across the fabric. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 The embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 The seats done up in Nero Ade leather with contrasting Corsa Tex with Bronzo Oreadi accents and feature embroidered headrests. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embroidered

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Adjective

1576, in the meaning defined above

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