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brocade
Brocade carries a strong connotation of luxury, opulence, and formality. It is typically associated with high-status garments, ecclesiastical vestments, or lavish interior decor. Because of its heavy weight and ornate appearance, it is rarely used in casual contexts and instead evokes a sense of tradition or ceremonial grandeur.
As a noun, it refers to the specific type of textile. While it can be used as a mass noun to describe the material in general, it is also used as a countable noun when referring to specific types or bolts of the fabric.
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The queen wore a gown of shimmering silver brocade.
This antique waistcoat is made from a heavy floral brocade.
I wonder if this gold brocade would suit the ballroom curtains.
The royal robes were crafted from the finest crimson brocade.
Her dress was a stunning piece of blue and gold brocade.
The master weaver began to brocade the fabric with a sun pattern.
They decided to brocade the edges of the altar cloth with silver thread.
Look at how they brocade these silks to create a three dimensional effect.
The artisans carefully brocade the silk to depict a scene of the hunt.