embellish — to make something more beautiful or attractive by adding decorations or details
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something more beautiful or attractive by adding decorations or details
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- The chef embellished the cake with so many flowers that it looked like a garden exploded on top.
- She embellished her resume with experiences that existed only in her imagination.
- My grandfather embellishes his war stories so much that he claims he single-handedly won WWII.
embellish
VERB[/ɪmˈbelɪʃ/]
to make something more beautiful or attractive by adding decorations or details
Adding beauty with decorative details
Em-bell-ish: Making the bell stylish with decorative flourish!
Embellish what you cherish, so beauty will never perish
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'embellir', derived from 'em-' (causative prefix) combined with 'bel' meaning beautiful, which comes from Latin 'bellus' meaning beautiful or handsome.
Breakdown
em- (in, into) + belle (beautiful) + -ish (make, cause to be) = embellish (to make beautiful)
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📝Examples
“The chef embellished the cake with so many flowers that it looked like a garden exploded on top.”
“She embellished her resume with experiences that existed only in her imagination.”
“My grandfather embellishes his war stories so much that he claims he single-handedly won WWII.”
“The artist embellished the manuscript with gold leaf and intricate patterns.”
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