embellishment
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/ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt/
🇬🇧
/ɪmˈbelɪʃmənt/
noun
R
Something added to make something look nicer or more interesting.
The chef added a few embellishments to the dish, making it look more appealing.
R
Details added to a story to make it more interesting, even if they are not true.
He told the story with lots of embellishments, making it more exciting for the listeners.
translation
Something added to make something look nicer or more interesting.; Details added to a story to make it more interesting, even if they are not true.
Word Forms
Plural
embellishments