Embellish
(verb)
- To make something look more attractive or appealing by adding decorative elements.
- To add extra details or information to a story, typically in order to make it more interesting or entertaining.
- To add ornaments, decorative details, or other embellishments to clothing, fabric, or other material.
Origin:
From old french embeliss-, present participle stem of embelir ("to beautify"), from en- ("in") + bel ("fair, beautiful"), from latin bellus.
Examples:
- She embellished her dress with intricate embroidery and beading.
- He embellished the story with dramatic details to make it more compelling.
- The singer embellished the song with ornamented flourishes and runs.
- The room was embellished with paintings, sculptures, and beautiful furniture.
- The chef embellished the dish with fresh herbs and spices to add flavor.