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embellish

UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/

Translations

embellishverb
embellished
Past Simple
embellished
Past Participle
embellishing
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
enjoliverSe dit surtout d’un récit, d’une histoire ou d’un propos auxquels on ajoute des détails pour les rendre plus attrayants.
He tends to embellish his travel stories to make them more interesting.
Il a tendance à enjoliver ses récits de voyage pour les rendre plus intéressants.
She decided to embellish the plain dress with some lace and sequins.
Elle a décidé d’embellir la robe simple avec de la dentelle et des paillettes.
Additional translations
ornerPlus littéraire ou soutenu; emploi concret pour ajouter un décor ou des ornements.
Synonyms
ornament
dress up
garnish
decorate
adorn
enhance
elaborate
beautify
Antonyms
simplify
reduce
diminish

Definitions

embellishverb
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.
She decided to embellish the plain dress with some lace and sequins.
To enhance a story or statement by adding fictitious details.
He tends to embellish his travel stories to make them more interesting.
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