embroidery

The word “embroidery” has 4 syllables: em-broi-der-y

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbrɔɪdəri/

What is synonym and antonym for embroidery?

In the thesaurus, “embroidery” has 29 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embroidery along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embroidery

amplification
caricature
coloring
crewel
cross-stitch
elaboration
embellishment
embroidering
enhancement
exaggeration
fabrication
faggoting
fagoting
fancywork
fudging
hedging
hemstitch
hype
hyperbole
magnification
misrepresentation
needlepoint
needlework
overstatement
padding
puffery
smocking
stretching
superlative

Antonyms for embroidery

belittlement
disparagement
meiosis
minimizing
poor-mouthing
understatement

Meanings of embroidery

noun
1. The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
2. A piece of embroidered fabric.
3. The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious.

Example Sentences

The dress was decorated with delicate embroidery along the hem.
She learned embroidery from her grandmother at a young age.
Colorful embroidery added charm to the plain fabric.
The museum features exhibits of ancient embroidery from around the world.
He admired the detailed embroidery on the ceremonial robe.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embroidery, such as: amplification, belittlement, caricature, coloring, crewel, cross-stitch, disparagement.

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