Synonyms of emboss

emboss

verb

im-ˈbäs 

as in to decorate

to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming

the simple country church has an aura of serene spirituality that is often missing in more embossed houses of worship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decorate
• adorn
• trim
• drape
• embellish
• ornament
• deck
• paint
• enrich
• dress
• beautify
• garnish
• festoon
• array
• pretty (up)
• grace
• embroider
• do
• bedeck
• gussy up
• doll up
• blazon
• bedizen
• fancify
• emblaze
• glitz (up)
• do up
• ribbon
• brighten
• caparison
• accessorize
• trap
• fancy up
• freshen
• dress up
• gild
• diamond
• trick (out)
• spruce (up)
• chase
• appliqué
• fillet
• boss
• braid
• filigree
• wreathe
• pearl
• smarten
• fringe
• feather
• lace
• hang
• garland
• gem
• figure
• frill
• redo
• flounce
• furbelow
• jewel
• redecorate
• swag
• impearl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• disfigure
• deface
• mar
• simplify
• spoil
• streamline
• reveal
• display
• strip
• expose
• uncover
• blemish
• bare
• dismantle
• divest
• denude
• uglify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emboss

Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025

The Bluebird team focuses on blending the natural beauty of Colorado into their events with details like river rock place cards and embossed leather napkin holders, always with an eye toward keeping its affairs eco-friendly. —Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025

The hotel’s halls are dark and dimly lit — black walls broken up by black doors, room numbers embossed in gold. —Federico Fahsbender, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025

Coming in black faux ostrich leather and embossed with the Luar and MAC logos in silver hardware on either side, the bag is a sized-up version of the Ana, complete with interior pockets and elastics meant to hold one’s makeup brushes and products as well as other, everyday items. —Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025