Embellishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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embellishing

[ ɪmˈbɛlɪʃɪŋ ]

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adornment

To make something more attractive by adding decorative elements or details.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, enhance, ornament

Examples of usage

She was embellishing her dress with sequins and beads.
The artist spent hours embellishing the mural with intricate designs.
The chef was known for embellishing his dishes with edible flowers.
The storyteller had a way of embellishing his tales to captivate his audience.
The garden was embellished with colorful flowers and statues.

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exaggeration

To make something seem more interesting or exciting by adding details that may not be entirely true.

Synonyms

embroider, exaggerate, fabricate, overstate

Examples of usage

He tends to embellish his achievements to impress others.
The fisherman embellished the size of the fish he caught.
Her stories were often embellished with fictional characters and events.

Translations

Translations of the word "embellishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezando

🇮🇳 सजाना

🇩🇪 verzieren

🇮🇩 menghias

🇺🇦 прикрашання

🇵🇱 ozdabianie

🇯🇵 飾る (kazaru)

🇫🇷 embellir

🇪🇸 embellecer

🇹🇷 süsleme

🇰🇷 장식하다 (jangsikada)

🇸🇦 تزيين (tazyin)

🇨🇿 zdobení

🇸🇰 zdobenie

🇨🇳 装饰 (zhuāngshì)

🇸🇮 okraševanje

🇮🇸 skreyting

🇰🇿 әшекейлеу

🇬🇪 მორთვა (mortva)

🇦🇿 bəzəmək

🇲🇽 embellecer

Word origin

The word 'embellish' originated from the Old French word 'embelir' which means 'to make beautiful'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, 'embellish' has come to signify not just adding beauty but also adding extra details or making something more interesting. The verb 'embellishing' is commonly used in contexts related to decoration, art, storytelling, and sometimes even exaggeration.