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Definition of embroider:

  • (verb) decorate with needlework
  • (verb) add details to

Sentence Examples:

It was made of lovely Indian muslin, exquisitely embroidered and beautifully made.

She looked very imposing in her straight robe of embroidered white muslin.

The robes, which were of some white material, were embroidered with hieroglyphics.

She was dressed in a flowing robe of white muslin, richly embroidered.

I embroidered it with my own hands; it bears your own monogram.

Above the bedroom door is a low divan with richly embroidered cushions.

I wish an embroidered shirt, silk stockings, violet coat and gray breeches.

Her apron is of the finest muslin, and is also embroidered beautifully.

From the collection of dresses one of embroidered Indian muslin was selected.

Paul instantly burst into tears: "My embroidered waistcoat is spoiled," he exclaimed.

He had had her monogram embroidered on the top of each pair.

Her kimono was of a vermilion color, embroidered with dragons of gold.

She was seated in the parlor window, embroidering in a languid fashion.

There I saw four and twenty damsels, embroidering satin at a window.

This kerchief was also very handsomely embroidered with gold and silk.

They wore bright kimonos, red and blue, embroidered with gold thread.

Her cap of white embroidered muslin had flaps trimmed with lace.

Flowers, incense, gleaming tapers, velvet cushions embroidered with gold, were everywhere.

The straps were embroidered with porcupine quills, and finished very neatly.

To tho?e who paint and embroider, three dollars and fifty cents.

His uniform was blue, with scarlet capo and cuffs, richly embroidered.

There glimmered the embroidered letter, with comfort in its unearthly ray.

Her dress was very simple, too, white embroidered muslin, exquisitely fine.

A red webbing at each end carries a blue or yellow embroidered stripe.

She stabbed her needle energetically through the tablecloth she was embroidering.

The raiment of the king and nobles was embroidered with jewels.

She was doubtless clothed in white linen exquisitely embroidered and made.

Its figure is that which is embroidered on the dresses of some mandarins.

Secondly, a dwarf, who wore an embroidered coat like an old French marquis.

The furniture, shining with gold, was of grayish silk, richly embroidered.

Embroider flowers as illustrated using Lazy Daisy st. and French Knots.

It is of brocade, with many-colored figures embroidered upon a ground of green.

She chose to sew with the girls who embroidered and beaded.

She sat with her maids in the lady's bower and embroidered.

White uncut velvet bonnet, with fall and strings of embroidered ribbon.

The holy table is spread with white damask embroidered with flowers.

Ruth never embroidered, and never sewed when she could avoid it.

It is made of black-green or ruby-colored, with a richly embroidered ornamental design.

He was dressed in a beautiful suit of buckskin embroidered with porcupine quills.

The shirt was plaited, and embroidered with gold, silver, or silk.

His keys, his penknife and the cigar case embroidered with beads.

Her fingers had left off embroidering brown birds on drab linen.

Then she stooped and took off one of her little embroidered slippers.

You can count the embroidered sprigs in the jerkin of the squire.

It is embroidered magnificently with angels, saints, and strange to say, mermaids.

Sleeves of fine embroidered muslin and of great width covered her arms.

It was several yards wide and was encircled by numerous embroidered ruffles.

"White, with machine embroidered strawberries or raspberries or something of the sort."

The foot-covering consists of boots of reindeer skin beautifully and tastefully embroidered.

The bride had an additional and large petticoat, and an embroidered handkerchief.

His letters display his solicitous love of jewels, velvets, and embroidered damasks.

Over one colossal shoulder was flung a green cashmere shawl, richly embroidered.

Four tags, two of which are ornamented with crocodiles embroidered with metal.

She was robed in an embroidered Oriental-looking gown, and wore many jewels.

The scabbard was of fine leather, curiously embroidered with threads of gold.

Stalwart men stood about, picturesque in their embroidered tunics and voluminous mantles.

His waistcoat is of white satin, elaborately embroidered with sprays of flowers.

The old gentleman wore now an embroidered smoking cap with a tassel.

Embroider two nostrils at the tip and sew on a red mouth.

She had no skill with the needle, whether to sew or embroider.

In this room the walls were draped with silken hangings richly embroidered.

She wore an exquisitely embroidered purple silk apron, over a dull blue dress.

Their dress was skins, embroidered with beads, feathers, and porcupine quills.

This garment was embroidered with golden leopards and trimmed with ermine.

Here the queen found Rosamond sitting in a bower, and engaged in embroidering.

Here are some chairs and a table, covered with a handsomely embroidered cloth.

Sometimes medallions of this net lace were embroidered down upon fine linen lawn.

He wore a suit of white velvet, embroidered with diamonds, pearls, and rubies.

Dainty gowns, embroidered flannels, coach rugs, things that every baby needs.

Here she used to sit through the day, embroidering or reading, or dozing.

Drab leather coat, gray and gold embroidered sleeves, and trunk hose.

I have begun the pocketbook, baron, which I promised to embroider for you.

He was clothed in a linen tunic of white, embroidered heavily in colors.

The usual ornaments of the manger are of blue satin, embroidered with silver.

I decided to embroider a pair of slippers for each of my three brothers.

He wore on his fine head a purple turban embroidered with a golden star.

The good nuns had covered the shabby clothes with an embroidered cloth.

He wore a blue coat embroidered with gold, a red waistcoat, and blue trousers.

Ejaculated Miss Miller, lowering her parasol and looking at the embroidered border.

Only mind, imagination, and refinement can embroider the homely details of life.

On the banner that I wave is embroidered a device of prunes and prisms.

Here they received their friends, sewed, embroidered, gossiped and told their beads.

The horse was covered with a violet crape embroidered with golden bees.

She could crochet, and she could embroider, so these helped a bit.

An inner sleeve, very finely embroidered, will peep under the upper cuff.

Who wove and embroidered veils of linen with hyacinth, purple, and scarlet?

His dress is an embroidered coat, with jack boots and scarlet breeches.

These are but little embroidered, they cost from fifteen to thirty rupees.

Suddenly, violently, she freed herself and tore open the heavily embroidered kimono.

His embroidered worsted slippers stood on the golden floor beside the bed.

The red stockings are embroidered, and the violet sandals cover well-shaped feet.

A stuffed skirt, richly embroidered and adorned, descends almost to the knee.

Embroidered hats with enormous and concave brims bobbed up and down everywhere.

Your sister looked like a queen, in a white silk embroidered lavishly with gold.

The Chinese character which signifies valor is elaborately embroidered over their hearts.

The petticoat, heavily embroidered, was short enough to show her silver shoes.

They wear silk or satin, nearly always brocaded and often heavily embroidered.

The medallions introduced upon the heavily embroidered cope are not in his style.

An oval table, covered with a daintily embroidered cloth, stood in the center.

Her tiny feet in their embroidered slippers looked much too small for walking.