embellish

verb
UK: /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ/
US: /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ/

  1. To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.

    1. She used stickers to embellish her notebook, making it bright.
    2. He wanted to embellish the plain walls with colorful paintings to brighten the room.

  2. To add details to a story or statement, often in a way that makes it more interesting or exciting than it really is.

    1. He likes to embellish his stories to make them more exciting.
    2. She tended to embellish her travel experiences, making them sound more adventurous than they were.

Synonyms

decorate exaggerate aggrandize ornament embroider adorn enhance
embellish adjective

  1. Made more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

    1. The cake was embellished with frosting flowers, so beautiful.
    2. The dress, embellished with sequins, shimmered under the spotlight, captivating everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "embellish" in English means: To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features., To add details to a story or statement, often in a way that makes it more interesting or exciting than it really is..

The phonetic transcription of "embellish" is /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "embellish": decorate, exaggerate, aggrandize, ornament, embroider, adorn, enhance.

Example usage of "embellish": "She used stickers to embellish her notebook, making it bright.". More examples on the page.