embellishment
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5.8
- noun
- /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
- In any case, they had become mere embellishments, decorations, a little color perhaps.
- stylistic embellishment
- rhetorical embellishment
- embellishments and ornamentation
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- The rest of the body is reserved for the embellishments.
- This is Albanian and it has lots and lots of embellishments.
- I also would say denim with like embellishments or prints or really outrageous, like distressing and stuff.
- So we have on one hand cosy, relaxing, soothing, calming vibes and on the other hand we have an explosion of colours, embellishments and luxury.
Examples
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His tale was filled with embellishments that captivated the audience.
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But here we are using buttons as embellishment on top of knits.
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We added this embellishment here.
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Well, all good stories deserve embellishment.
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The consequences of this manufacturing process and editorial color embellishment were far-reaching.
Academic text (2012) -
The level of aesthetic embellishment they receive undoubtedly depends on the sophistication of the patron.
Academic text (1998) -
Perhaps we should treat these elements simply as embellishments or diversions, not inconsequential in their way.
Academic text (1999) -
The most distinctive characteristic of the inscription is the prominent vegetal embellishment at the terminating points of certain "letters."
Academic text (2008) -
The necklace featured beautiful embellishments that made it truly unique.
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To make the presentation more engaging, she added embellishments to the slides.
Synonyms
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4.9
Adding more detail or explanation to something
8
1.0
Making something look more attractive by adding things like lights or ornaments
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4.2
Something added to make a person or thing look more attractive
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4.9
Details added to make something look more beautiful
3
5.6
Giving more detail to make something clearer
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3.7
A small object or pattern people add to make something look nicer
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3.3
Making a movement or voice more noticeable to create a stronger effect
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5.3
Extra made-up details added to a story to make it more interesting
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7.4
Making something look nicer without changing how it really is
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8.5
Decorative details added for show that do not make something work better
A way of decorating with many small shiny pieces like sequins
Antonyms
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word embellishment comes from old French parts en- and bel, where en- means 'make' or 'in' and bel means 'beautiful', the same root as beautiful. So an embellishment is something added to make a thing or a story 'more beautiful' or more interesting.