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Embellishments: meaning, definitions and examples

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embellishments

 

[ ษชmหˆbษ›lษชสƒmษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

decorative details

Embellishments are decorative details or additions that enhance the beauty or elegance of something. They are often used in fashion, art, and design to add flair or sophistication to a piece.

Synonyms

adornments, decorations, ornaments

Examples of usage

  • The gown was adorned with intricate embellishments that sparkled in the light.
  • She added embellishments to the cake to make it more visually appealing.
  • The artist used various embellishments to create a unique and stunning piece of artwork.
Context #2 | Noun

exaggerated additions

Embellishments can also refer to exaggerated or false additions that are made to a story, account, or description. These embellishments are often intended to make something seem more interesting or exciting than it actually is.

Synonyms

embroideries, exaggerations, fabrications

Examples of usage

  • He told a story full of embellishments to make himself sound more impressive.
  • The media often adds embellishments to news stories to attract more viewers.
  • Her resume was filled with embellishments that exaggerated her qualifications.

Translations

Translations of the word "embellishments" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enfeites

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคœเคพเคตเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzierungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hiasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะบั€ะฐัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ozdoby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ornements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adornos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผslemeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุฎุงุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ozdoby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ozdoby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ…้ฅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrasitve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ัˆะตะบะตะนะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bษ™zษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adornos

Etymology

The word 'embellishments' originated from the verb 'embellish', which comes from the Old French word 'embelliss-', meaning 'made beautiful'. The concept of embellishing objects or stories has been a part of human culture for centuries, with people using decorations and embellishments to enhance beauty and add interest. Today, embellishments are commonly used in various forms of art, fashion, and design to create visually appealing and unique pieces.

See also: embellished, embellisher, embellishing, embellishment, overembellish, unembellished.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,650, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.