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embellishment

UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

Translations

embellishmentnoun
embellishments
pl
UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
His story was full of embellishments to make it more interesting.
Его рассказ был полон приукрашиваний, чтобы сделать его более интересным.
The embellishment on the dress made it look more elegant.
Украшение на платье сделало его более элегантным.
Additional translations
декорирование
украшательство
орнамент
Synonyms
adornment
enhancement
decoration
ornamentation
trimming
frill
accessory
elaboration
embellishmentadjective
UK
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
US
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/
Attributive use of the noun, e.g., "embellishment thread".

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.
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