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Synonyms & Similar Words
adorn
decorate
ornament
embellish
beautify
enhance
enrich
aggrandize
elaborate
exaggerate
magnify
amplify
enlarge
expand
inflate
distort
misrepresent
falsify
varnish
color
gild
romance
pretty
touch
gussy
primp
preen
furbish
refurbish
renovate
restore
spruce
smarten
titivate
bedeck
array
attire
accouter
caparison
dress
deck
trim
garnish
festoon
swag
Meaning of Embellish
to make something more attractive or appealing by adding decorative or interesting features
Definitions
- To make something more attractive or appealing by adding decorative or interesting features
- * To add details or features to something in order to make it more interesting or attractive
- * To represent something in a more attractive or appealing way than it really is
Etymology of Embellish
The word "embellish" comes from the Old French word "embellir", which is a combination of "en" (meaning "to make") and "bel" (meaning "beautiful")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something more beautiful or attractive
Example Uses
- The designer embellished the dress with intricate embroidery and beading
- * The author embellished the story with fictional characters and events
- * The chef embellished the dish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a drizzle of sauce