embellishment

UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

Translations

embellishmentnoun
embellishments
pl
UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
enjolivementSens figuré, pour une précision ajoutée à un récit ou à un propos.
The story was full of embellishments that made it hard to believe.
L’histoire était pleine d’enjolivements qui la rendaient difficile à croire.
The artist added embellishments to the painting to enhance its visual appeal.
L’artiste a ajouté des ornements au tableau pour en améliorer l’attrait visuel.
The embellishment of the wedding dress took several weeks to complete.
L’embellissement de la robe de mariée a pris plusieurs semaines à réaliser.
Additional translations
embellishmentadjective
UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g., "embellishment thread".
décoratifEmploi attributif pour qualifier ce qui sert à la décoration.
She chose an embellishment fabric that shimmered under the lights.
Elle a choisi un tissu décoratif qui scintillait sous les lumières.

Definitions

embellishmentnoun
A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
The artist added embellishments to the painting to enhance its visual appeal.
A detail, especially one that is not true, added to a statement or story to make it more interesting or entertaining.
The story was full of embellishments that made it hard to believe.
The action of adding decorative details or features.
The embellishment of the wedding dress took several weeks to complete.
embellishmentadjective
Relating to or intended for decoration; used attributively to denote something employed for embellishing.
She chose an embellishment fabric that shimmered under the lights.