embellishment — A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. An exaggeration or fictional addition to a basic story.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. An exaggeration or fictional addition to a basic story.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt/
Korean meaning: 장식, 꾸밈, 과장
Korean pronunciation: 임-벨-리쉬-먼트 (강세: 벨)
Example Sentences
- The wedding cake was covered in so many sugar flower embellishments that it looked like a garden exploded on it.
- He told the fishing story with such embellishments that the fish grew bigger with each telling.
- The architectural embellishments on the cathedral took decades to complete.
embellishment
NOUN//ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt//
A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. An exaggeration or fictional addition to a basic story.
A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. An exaggeration or fictional addition to a basic story.
Embellishment turns establishment into astonishment!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'embellir' meaning 'to make beautiful or to adorn.' The word entered English in the 14th century, originally referring to the act of decorating or enhancing something's appearance.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The wedding cake was covered in so many sugar flower embellishments that it looked like a garden exploded on it.”
“He told the fishing story with such embellishments that the fish grew bigger with each telling.”
“The architectural embellishments on the cathedral took decades to complete.”
“She preferred simple designs without unnecessary embellishments.”
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