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Synonyms & Similar Words
decoration
ornamentation
adornment
enhancement
elaboration
exaggeration
distortion
manipulation
fabrication
exaggeration
amplification
magnification
augmentation
enrichment
improvement
refinement
sophistication
elegance
luxury
ostentation
grandiosity
flamboyance
ornament
trim
frill
garnish
accessory
accent
flourish
filigree
curlicue
embellisher
embroiderer
ornamentist
decorator
designer
stylist
beautifier
enhancer
refiner
polisher
Meaning of Embellishment
The act or process of adding attractive or decorative features to something.
Definitions
- The act of adding decorative or attractive features to something, especially in a way that is considered excessive or insincere.
- * A decorative or attractive feature that is added to something.
Etymology of Embellishment
The word "embellishment" comes from the Old French word "embellir," which means "to make beautiful," and the suffix "-ment," which forms a noun indicating an action or result.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of adding decorative or attractive features to something.
Example Uses
- The architect's use of intricate stone carvings was a beautiful embellishment to the building's facade.
- * The storyteller's embellishment of the truth made the story more interesting, but less believable.
- * The fashion designer's embellishment of the dress with sequins and beads made it a showstopper on the runway.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
simplification
reduction
minimization
understatement
downplaying
subtraction
removal
deletion
erasure
obliteration
destruction
demolition
annihilation
abridgment
curtailment
truncation
abbreviation
diminution
depreciation