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embroidered

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəd/

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚd/

Translations

embroideredadjective

more embroidered

Comp.

most embroidered

Super.

/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dəd/

/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚd/

brodé

She wore an embroidered dress that was covered in intricate floral patterns.

Elle portait une robe brodée couverte de motifs floraux complexes.

Additional translations

brodéAu sens figuré, pour un récit ou des détails embellis, exagérés.

Synonyms

embroiderverb

embroidered

Past Simple

embroidered

Past Simple

embroidered

Past Participle

embroidering

Gerund

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdə/

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdɚ/

broderAu sens figuré, pour exagérer ou enjoliver un récit.

He tends to embroider his travel stories to make them sound more adventurous.

Il a tendance à broder ses récits de voyage pour les rendre plus aventureux.

broder

She decided to embroider a floral pattern on the pillowcase.

Elle a décidé de broder un motif floral sur la taie d'oreiller.

Additional translations

agrémenterSurtout dans un style soutenu, pour enrichir ou embellir un discours ou un texte avec des détails.

Synonyms

Definitions

embroideredadjective

Decorated with patterns or designs sewn onto the fabric using thread.

She wore an embroidered dress that was covered in intricate floral patterns.

Exaggerated or embellished in detail, often to make something more interesting or attractive.

His story about the fishing trip was embroidered with tales of giant fish and daring adventures.

embroiderverb

To decorate fabric with needlework.

She decided to embroider a floral pattern on the pillowcase.

To add fictitious or exaggerated details to a story to make it more interesting.

He tends to embroider his travel stories to make them sound more adventurous.

To ornament or embellish something with elaborate detail.

The author skillfully embroidered her lecture with historical anecdotes.