embellish
verb [T] /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ/Definition
› to make something more beautiful or interesting by adding something to it: The ceiling was embellished with flowers and leaves. He couldn't resist embellishing the story of his accident a little.Exaggerating and playing downPraising and applaudingDecorating or making something attractive embellishment /-mənt/ noun [C or U] Exaggerating and playing downPraising and applaudingDecorating or making something attractive
(Definition of embellish verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -bound suffix (COVERED)
- accessorize verb
- adorn verb
- beautify verb
- bedeck verb
- dress up phrasal verb
- edged adjective
- festoon verb
- garland verb
- glam (yourself) up phrasal verb
- marquetry noun
- ornament noun
- ornament verb
- ornamentation noun
- ornate adjective
- tart sth up phrasal verb
- tart yourself up phrasal verb
- tassel noun
- titivate verb
- twiddly adjective
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