Meaning
embroidery
- The art or handicraft of decorating fabric with needle and thread; needlework.
- A decorative embroidered design or pattern on textile.
In a sentence
La nonna passava interi pomeriggi dedicandosi al ricamo.
Grandmother spent whole afternoons dedicating herself to embroidery.
Questo abito da sposa presenta un ricamo molto elaborato sulla schiena.
This wedding dress features very intricate embroidery on the back.
Racconta i fatti con precisione, senza aggiungere troppi ricami personali.
Tell the facts precisely, without adding too many personal embellishments.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricamo | masculine · singular |
| ricami | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also figuratively mean embellishments or exaggerations added to a story.