embroidery Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
    embellishment.
    • the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings
  2. noun decorative needlework
    fancywork.

WordNet


Em*broid"er*y noun
Wordforms
plural Embroideries
Definitions
  1. Needlework used to enrich textile fabrics, leather, etc.; also, the art of embroidering.
  2. Diversified ornaments, especially by contrasted figures and colors; variegated decoration.
    Fields in spring's embroidery are dressed. Addison.
    A mere rhetorical embroidery of phrases. J. A. Symonds.

Webster 1913