Over-embellished (Adjective)
Meaning
Excessively elaborate or showily expressed; "a writer of empurpled literature"; "many purple passages"; "an over-embellished story of the fish that got away".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The author's over-embellished descriptions of the sunset made the rest of the story seem dull in comparison.
- Her over-embellished excuses for missing work were starting to wear thin with her boss.
- The travel brochure's over-embellished claims about the hotel's luxurious amenities were a far cry from reality.
- The comedian's over-embellished impressions of famous people were hilarious but often inaccurate.
- The artist's over-embellished paintings of fantasy creatures were popular among fans of science fiction.