adj Uncommon

embroidered

ihm-BROY-duhd

Embroidered (adj) means Decorated with stitched thread patterns. Example: “She wore a jacket with an embroidered dragon on the back.”

adj

Decorated with stitched thread patterns.

"She wore a jacket with an embroidered dragon on the back."

"The tablecloth had delicate embroidered flowers around the edge."

Made more elaborate or exaggerated with extra, often invented, details.

"His embroidered account of the trip left out several inconvenient facts."

How to use embroidered

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDecorated with needlework, or (of a story) dressed up with extra invented detail.

Word forms

more embroidered comparative, most embroidered superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “embroidered” mean?

The word “embroidered” means decorated with stitched thread patterns. In plain terms, decorated with needlework, or (of a story) dressed up with extra invented detail.

How do you pronounce “embroidered”?

“Embroidered” is pronounced ihm-BROY-duhd (/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚd/ in IPA).

How do you use “embroidered” in a sentence?

Here is “embroidered” used in a sentence: “She wore a jacket with an embroidered dragon on the back.”

What part of speech is “embroidered”?

“Embroidered” is an adjective.

Is “embroidered” a common word?

“Embroidered” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “embroidered” have?

“Embroidered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: decorated with stitched thread patterns.