brocaded
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /brəʊˈkeɪd/
KK: /broʊˈkeɪd/
adjective
Definition
Decorated with a rich fabric that has raised patterns, often made of gold or silver threads.
Example
The bride wore a stunning gown made of brocaded silk.
Conversation
Did you see the dress she wore to the party last night?
Yes, it was stunning! I loved how it was brocaded.
I know, right? It really made her stand out in the crowd.
Absolutely! That kind of detail always catches the eye.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ornate
decorative
elaborate
Antonyms
plain
simple
unadorned
verb
Definition
To decorate fabric with a raised pattern, often using gold or silver threads.
Example
The dress was beautifully brocaded with intricate floral designs.
Tense Forms
Past: brocaded
Past Participle: brocaded
Conversation
Did you see the dress she brocaded for the party?
Yeah, it looked stunning and so unique!
I can't believe she brocaded it all by herself.
Root Explanation
Brocaded → It is formed from "brocade" (from Old French *brocat*, meaning a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or adjective form). The word "brocaded" describes something that has been made or decorated with brocade fabric.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rich fabric with a raised pattern — that's what brocaded means, as it comes from the word for that luxurious material.
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