Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

embroider

[em-broi-der] / ɛmˈbrɔɪ dər /
VERB
add fancy stitching, adornment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bedeck decorate embellish knit stitch
STRONG
beautify braid color deck garnish gild ornament pattern quilt work
WEAK
cross-stitch fix up gussy up spruce up weave pattern
Antonyms
STRONG
harm
VERB
exaggerate information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
embellish
STRONG
aggrandize amplify color distend dramatize elaborate enhance enlarge expand falsify fudge heighten hyperbolize lie magnify overdo overemphasize overestimate overstate pad puff romanticize stretch
WEAK
blow-up build up make federal case make mountain out of molehill overelaborate overembellish play up spread on thick stretch the truth yeast
Antonyms
STRONG
abridge compress condense contract curtail decrease diminish lessen lower reduce shorten shrink simplify

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Season 2 feels like much more of an ensemble affair as showrunner Tony Gilroy expands the show’s focus beyond one character’s moral development to more thoroughly embroider others that are just as worthwhile.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2025

The family leader in Manson’s absence, she helped embroider an elaborate ceremonial vest for him, weaving in her own red locks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2024

He taught himself to sew and embroider, sculpt with thermoplastics, and even tan leather.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023

"I thought I'm going to buy a modern dress" and then embroider it with the fern motif of the privy council "as a nod to the past".

From BBC • May 11, 2023

On top of the triangles, someone had used silver thread to embroider a series of connected hexagons with letter combinations around some of them.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Vocabulary lists containing embroider

Inside Out & Back Again

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Brown Girl Dreaming

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!