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Embellish (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Beautify
  • Grace
  • Decorate
  • Adorn
  • Ornament

Hypernyms

  • Change
  • Alter
  • Modify

Hyponyms

  • Fringe
  • Spangle
  • Flight
  • Gild The Lily
  • Festoon
  • Prank
  • Caparison
  • Vermiculate
  • Embroider
  • Panel
  • Tart Up
  • Fledge
  • Dress Up
  • Tinsel
  • Garnish
  • Scallop
  • Bedeck
  • Wreathe
  • Dress Ship
  • Fillet
  • Colour
  • Emblazon
  • Incrust
  • Color
  • Begild
  • Beset
  • Lacquer
  • Braid
  • Garland
  • Landscape
  • Foliate
  • Filet
  • Dress
  • Illustrate
  • Paint The Lily
  • Smock
  • Encrust
  • Pipe
  • Bead
  • Engild
  • Bard
  • Applique
  • Stucco
  • Illuminate
  • Enamel
  • Bedizen
  • Bedight
  • Hang
  • Barde
  • Broider
  • Inlay
  • Fret
  • Flag
  • Bejewel
  • Jewel
  • Deck
  • Blazon
  • Redecorate
  • Gild
  • Bespangle
  • Stick
  • Trim

Related Words

  • Embellishment (noun)

Meaning 2

Add details to.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The artist loved to embellish her paintings with intricate patterns and colors.
  • Her stories were always entertaining, but she had a tendency to embellish the truth.
  • The chef decided to embellish the dish with fresh herbs and edible flowers.
  • The novelist sought to embellish her characters by giving them unique personalities and backstories.
  • The company opted to embellish their advertisements with catchy slogans and memorable jingles.

Synonyms

  • Dramatize
  • Embroider
  • Aggrandise
  • Lard
  • Aggrandize
  • Pad
  • Blow Up
  • Dramatise

Hypernyms

  • Overdraw
  • Overstate
  • Amplify
  • Exaggerate
  • Hyperbolise
  • Magnify

Hyponyms

  • Glorify

Related Words

  • Embellishment (noun)

Meaning 3

Be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The walls were painted with vibrant colors to embellish the already breathtaking view of the ocean.
  • Strings of fairy lights helped to embellish the magical atmosphere of the wedding reception.
  • Carefully arranged ornaments and candles were added to embellish the Christmas tree with extra sparkle.
  • The bride's hair was adorned with delicate gems to embellish the beauty of her wedding gown.
  • A series of paintings and sculptures were used to embellish the luxurious interior design of the hotel.

Synonyms

  • Beautify
  • Grace
  • Decorate
  • Adorn
  • Deck

Hypernyms

  • Be

Hyponyms

  • Ornament

Meaning 4

Make more beautiful.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Fancify
  • Beautify
  • Prettify

Hypernyms

  • Meliorate
  • Better
  • Improve
  • Ameliorate

Hyponyms

  • Slick Up
  • Spruce Up
  • Dress
  • Groom
  • Spiff Up
  • Smarten Up
  • Window-dress
  • Tittivate
  • Smooth
  • Become
  • Neaten
  • Suit
  • Dress Up
  • Polish
  • Spruce
  • Shine
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