embellished — made more attractive by adding decorative details or features
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made more attractive by adding decorative details or features
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbelɪʃt/
Korean meaning: 장식을 더하여 더 매력적으로 만든
Korean pronunciation: 임**벨**리쉬트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's embellished account of her youth made her sound like a superhero.
- The embellished wedding cake looked like a work of art with its intricate sugar flowers.
- His resume was so embellished that he claimed to have invented the internet.
embellished
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈbelɪʃt//
made more attractive by adding decorative details or features
An artist creates an embellished frame with golden swirls and flowers
Though the mansion was demolished, embellished mirrors stayed polished!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'embellir' meaning 'to make beautiful,' which comes from Latin 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's embellished account of her youth made her sound like a superhero.”
“The embellished wedding cake looked like a work of art with its intricate sugar flowers.”
“His resume was so embellished that he claimed to have invented the internet.”
“The embellished costume sparkled under the stage lights during the performance.”
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