Definition of Embellishment

1. Noun. Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail. "The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"

Exact synonyms: Embroidery
Generic synonyms: Elaboration, Enlargement, Expansion
Derivative terms: Embellish, Embroider

2. Noun. A superfluous ornament.

3. Noun. The act of adding extraneous decorations to something.
Exact synonyms: Ornamentation
Generic synonyms: Decoration
Derivative terms: Embellish, Ornament

Definition of Embellishment

1. n. The act of adorning, or the state of being adorned; adornment.

Definition of Embellishment

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Embellishment

embedded
embedding
embedding
embeddings
embedding agents
embedment
embedments
embeds
embelin
embellish
embellished
embellisher
embellishers
embellishes
embellishing
embellishment (current term)
embellishments
ember
ember
ember-goose
Emberiza
Emberiza aureola
Emberiza citrinella
Emberiza hortulana
Emberiza schoeniclus
Emberizidae
embers
Ember Day
embezzle
embezzled

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