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单词 embroidered
释义

embroidered

adjective

em·​broi·​dered im-ˈbrȯi-dərd How to pronounce embroidered (audio)
: 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

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

embroidered 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in embellished

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • embellished
  • padded
  • enlarged
  • stretched
  • elaborated
  • overstated
  • overemphasized
  • exaggerated
  • inflated
  • magnified
  • overplayed
  • overdone
  • overblown
  • overdrawn
  • bloated
  • outsized
  • outsize
  • hyped-up
  • hyperbolized
  • grandiose
  • unreal
  • unreasonable
  • unrealistic
  • overweening
  • preposterous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reasonable
  • realistic
2
as in embossed

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • embossed
  • emblazoned
  • fringed
  • sequined
  • laced
  • bejeweled
  • wreathed
  • sequinned
  • garlanded
  • flounced
  • bejewelled
  • chased
  • gold
  • bossed
  • gilt
  • gilded
  • golden
  • gold-plated

embroidered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of embroider
as in exaggerated
to add to the interest of by including made-up details Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • exaggerated
  • padded
  • colored
  • embellished
  • enhanced
  • expanded
  • hyperbolized
  • stretched
  • satirized
  • magnified
  • emphasized
  • elaborated (on)
  • gussied up
  • amplified
  • played up
  • hedged
  • caricatured
  • overstated
  • overemphasized
  • dressed up
  • stressed
  • fleshed (out)
  • fudged
  • overplayed
  • overdrew
  • enlarged (on or upon)
  • overdid

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • understated
  • minimized
  • belittled
  • played down
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