embellishment

noun
UK: /ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt/
US: /ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt/

  1. Something added to make something else more attractive or interesting.

    1. The cake had a simple embellishment of chocolate shavings.
    2. The architect included some embellishment, like extra moldings, to elevate the design.

  2. A detail, especially one that is not necessary, added to something to make it more attractive.

    1. The dress was simple, without any embellishment at all.
    2. Her stories often include a bit of embellishment to make them sound better.

  3. The act of adding decorative features or details to something.

    1. The embellishment of the old building took several months.
    2. He focused on the embellishment of his guitar with custom inlays and intricate designs.

Synonyms

decoration ornament adornment exaggeration
embellishment transitive-verb

  1. To make something more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

    1. She used beads to embellish the shirt.
    2. The author likes to embellish his narratives with vivid descriptions and imaginative twists.

  2. To add details to a statement or story, especially to make it more interesting or entertaining; exaggerate.

    1. He tended to embellish his stories of bravery.
    2. The politician was accused of embellishing the facts to gain support for his policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "embellishment" in English means: Something added to make something else more attractive or interesting., A detail, especially one that is not necessary, added to something to make it more attractive., The act of adding decorative features or details to something..

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

Synonyms for "embellishment": decoration, ornament, adornment, exaggeration.

Example usage of "embellishment": "The cake had a simple embellishment of chocolate shavings.". More examples on the page.