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Definition of Embellish
1. Verb. Add details to. "They won't embellish the story "
Exact synonyms: Aggrandise, Aggrandize, Blow Up, Dramatise, Dramatize, Embroider, Lard, Pad
Specialized synonyms: Glorify
Generic synonyms: Amplify, Exaggerate, Hyperbolise, Hyperbolize, Magnify, Overdraw, Overstate
Derivative terms: Aggrandisement, Aggrandizement, Drama, Embellishment, Embroidery
Specialized synonyms: Glorify
Generic synonyms: Amplify, Exaggerate, Hyperbolise, Hyperbolize, Magnify, Overdraw, Overstate
Derivative terms: Aggrandisement, Aggrandizement, Drama, Embellishment, Embroidery
2. Verb. Be beautiful to look at. "Holly flowers embellish the halls"; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Exact synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Grace
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Grace
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Grace
3. Verb. Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.. "They embellish the halls with holly"; "Beautify yourself for the special day"
Exact synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Grace, Ornament
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Related verbs: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornament, Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Wreathe, Beset, Encrust, Incrust, Braid, Broider, Embroider, Stick, Illustrate, Garland, Fledge, Flight, Bespangle, Spangle, Foliate, Flag, Bard, Barde, Caparison, Dress Up, Bead, Pipe, Applique, Gild The Lily, Paint The Lily, Vermiculate, Smock, Hang, Prank, Tinsel, Tart Up, Stucco, Redecorate, Panel, Bejewel, Jewel, Filet, Fillet, Scallop, Bedizen, Dress Ship, Dress, Garnish, Trim, Trim, Bedeck, Bedight, Deck, Festoon, Enamel, Inlay, Lacquer, Begild, Engild, Gild, Illuminate, Blazon, Emblazon, Color, Colour, Emblazon, Fringe, Fret, Landscape
Related verbs: Ornament
Derivative terms: Adornment, Beautification, Beauty, Decor, Decoration, Decoration, Decorative, Decorator, Embellishment, Grace, Ornament, Ornamentation
4. Verb. Make more beautiful.
Exact synonyms: Beautify, Fancify, Prettify
Specialized synonyms: Groom, Neaten, Curry, Dress, Groom, Dress Up, Window-dress, Slick Up, Smarten Up, Spiff Up, Spruce, Spruce Up, Titivate, Tittivate, Polish, Shine, Smooth, Smoothen, Become, Suit
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Derivative terms: Beautification, Beauty
Antonyms: Uglify
Specialized synonyms: Groom, Neaten, Curry, Dress, Groom, Dress Up, Window-dress, Slick Up, Smarten Up, Spiff Up, Spruce, Spruce Up, Titivate, Tittivate, Polish, Shine, Smooth, Smoothen, Become, Suit
Generic synonyms: Ameliorate, Amend, Better, Improve, Meliorate
Derivative terms: Beautification, Beauty
Antonyms: Uglify
Definition of Embellish
1. v. t. To make beautiful or elegant by ornaments; to decorate; to adorn; as, to embellish a book with pictures, a garden with shrubs and flowers, a narrative with striking anecdotes, or style with metaphors.
Definition of Embellish
1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embellish
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