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.
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- 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
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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.
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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.
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Meaning 4
Make more beautiful.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..