Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun applique

1 sense of applique

Sense 1
applique -- (a decorative design made of one material sewn over another)
       => sewing, stitchery -- (needlework on which you are working with needle and thread; "she put her sewing back in the basket")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb applique

1 sense of applique

Sense 1
applique -- (sew on as a decoration)
       => decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify -- (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day")