EMBOSSED Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of embossed

as in embroidered

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verb

past tense of emboss

as in decorated

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship

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Recent Examples of embossed

Adjective

Even its embossed gold letters were written in a vaguely medieval script. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 The shirts became larger, baggier, and more overtly styled, with embossed Kappa logos woven throughout the design in a way that felt distinctly late-’90s. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Verb

The invention that Edison brought into the offices of Scientific American also used sound vibrations to make a needle vibrate—in his case, by digging grooves into a strip of tinfoil or paper that was embossed with wax. — Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026 Meanwhile, modern light fixtures and embossed silver light-switch covers (a decor fad currently trending all over TikTok) layer in a polished feel to the overall design scheme. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for embossed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embossed

Adjective

For the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Grande returned to her signature shade in a custom Alberta Ferretti look, wearing an off-the-shoulder pink satin gown layered beneath an embroidered floor-length cape.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
The embroidered face is a happy and friendly expression that features an open smile to show off its sharp shark teeth.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of embroidered

Verb

The church’s nave is decorated in the incredibly intricate Manueline style – motifs that pay tribute to the sea trade that made Portugal rich.

— Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026
It is decorated more like a living room than a conventional sports facility, with a warm palette, rich leathers, and cozy rugs.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of decorated

Adjective

As Jackie begins to slip in her grades, studies, role in the student body and track performance, criticism is directed at Cole for being a negative influence on the normally straight-laced teen.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
The raging seas were thundering and smoking in foam-laced fury at its base.

— JAMES D. OXLEY, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of laced

Verb

Tassel accents make a great outfit anchor; what once adorned the home brings elegance and opulence to your wardrobe.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
On the seventh floor of a building in the Fashion District, Bryan Hearns shows me to his studio, where containers brim with colorful rhinestones, walls are adorned with zippers, chains and pliers, and rainbow fabrics and leathers pile on the floor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of adorned

Adjective

For the 2025 Critics Choice Awards, Grande embraced high-fashion drama in a Dior Haute Couture gown featuring delicate floral appliqués, a sculptural cage silhouette, and a fringed hem.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 31 July 2026
The outfit — which is part of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first couture collection for the Italian brand, per WWD — consisted of a sheer sleeveless vest embellished in silver and platinum metal and finished with a fringed hemline.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of fringed

Verb

Hudson-Smith went into the stand and up the stairs to pose next to his name, draped in the British flag, but was surrounded by too many empty seats.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The entire room was draped in rich red fabrics, flowers, carpets, candles, and décor.

— Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of draped

Adjective

Pictured above, the hardworking AFP shooter Henry Nicholls produces yet another fine portrait in his shot of a young handicapper luxuriating in the Zenlike smoke-wreathed focus required to select just the perfect and perfectly-priced mounts to back in the next race.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
In the face-cream advertisement, M remained wreathed in the pink flowers of spring.

— Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025

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