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   embellishment

   /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive: "architectural embellishments" Similar decorationornamentationadornmentbeautificationenhancementtrimmingtrimgarnishinggildingfrillenrichmentvarnishingembroiderydecoratingembellishingbedeckingfestooningemblazoning
   • ▪ a detail, especially one that is untrue, added to a statement or story to make it more interesting: "stripped of her embellishments, the core of hard fact was disappointingly small" Similar elaborationadditionexaggerationdigressiondeviation
   • ▪ the action of adding decorative details: "the embellishment of church interiors through the use of the visual arts"

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   The meaning of EMBELLISHMENT is the act or process of embellishing.

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   EMBELLISHMENT definition: 1. something added to make another thing more beautiful or interesting, or the process of doing…. Learn more.

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   Embellishment definition: an ornament or decoration.. See examples of EMBELLISHMENT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEMBELLISHMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An embellishment is a decoration added to something to make it seem more attractive or interesting.

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   noun. a superfluous ornament. see more. noun. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail. “the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings”. synonyms: embroidery. see more.

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   Apr 20, 2024 · embellishment (countable and uncountable, plural embellishments) An act of embellishing. An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: decoration

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   EMBELLISH definition: 1. to make something more beautiful by adding something to it: 2. to add or change some details of…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionembellishment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   the addition of details to make a story more interesting, even if the details are not true. She laid out the facts without embellishment or exaggeration. Definition of embellishment noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    1. : to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate. a book embellished with illustrations. 2. : to heighten the attractiveness of by adding decorative or fanciful details : enhance. embellished our account of the trip. embellisher noun. Did you know?

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    Define embellishment. embellishment synonyms, embellishment pronunciation, embellishment translation, English dictionary definition of embellishment. n. 1. The act of embellishing or the state of being embellished. 2. Something that embellishes; a decoration. 3. Music A note that embellishes a melody....