ZebraWords.com - The Definition of 'Embroidery', Synonyms of 'Embroidery' & More on 'Embroidery'

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

embroidery
    n 1: elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative
         (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been
         heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
         [syn: embellishment, embroidery]
    2: decorative needlework [syn: embroidery, fancywork]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Embroidery \Em*broid"er*y\, n.; pl. Embroideries.
   1. Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.;
      also, the art of embroidering.
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   2. Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures
      and colors; variegated decoration.
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            Fields in spring's embroidery are dressed.
                                                  --Addison.
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            A mere rhetorical embroidery of phrases. --J. A.
                                                  Symonds.
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Thesaurus Results for embroidery:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

adjunct, adornment, applique, arrangement, basting, beauties, binding, buttonholing, color, color patterns, colors, colors of rhetoric, crochet, decor, decoration, elaboration, elegant variation, embellishment, emblazonment, emblazonry, figure, figure of speech, fine writing, floridity, floridness, flourish, flower arrangement, floweriness, flowers of speech, frill, furniture arrangement, garnish, garnishment, garniture, illumination, knitting, lushness, luxuriance, macrame, needlepoint, netting, ornament, ornamentation, petit point, purple patches, quilting, ribbing, tatting, trim, trimming, window dressing

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