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Meaning of Embellishment
The act or process of adding decorative or attractive features to something, or the state of being decorated or attractive.
Etymology of Embellishment
The word "embellishment" has its roots in the Old French word "embellir", which means "to make beautiful"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "in" (meaning "to" or "on") and "bellus" (meaning "beautiful")
The word "embellishment" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of adding decorative or attractive features to something
Synonyms
decoration
ornamentation
adornment
enhancement
improvement
agitation
exaggeration
hyperbole
inflation
magnification
amplification
augmentation
expansion
elaboration
embroidery
fiction
falsification
distortion
misrepresentation
embellishing
ornament
trim
garnish
accessory
supplement
addition
enrichment
refinement
sophistication
opulence
luxury
grandeur
majesty
splendor
beauty
attractiveness
charm
elegance
grace
splendor
polish
finish
refinement
culture
cultivation
elaboration
complexity
intricacy
convolution
complication
Definitions
- The act of adding decorative or attractive features to something
- * A decorative or attractive feature added to something
- * The state of being decorated or attractive
Usage Examples
- The architect's use of intricate stone carvings was a beautiful embellishment to the building's facade
- * The writer's embellishment of the story made it more engaging and entertaining
- * The embellishments on the dress made it stand out on the runway
Antonyms
simplification
reduction
diminution
depreciation
devaluation
detraction
subtraction
deduction
curtailment
abridgment
truncation
abbreviation
minimization
understatement
moderation
restraint
plainness
austerity
severity
starkness
bareness
emptiness
hollowness
shallowness
dullness
monotony
uniformity