1 [with object] decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread:she embroidered a tablecloth (as adjective embroidered)an embroidered handkerchief [no object]:she was teaching the girls how to embroider sew (a design) on cloth with thread: (as adjective embroidered)a chunky sweater with embroidered flowers
2add fictitious or exaggerated details to (an account) to make it more interesting:she embroidered her stories with colourful detail
