Embellish (verb)

  1. To make something look more attractive or appealing by adding decorative elements.
  2. To add extra details or information to a story, typically in order to make it more interesting or entertaining.
  3. 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:

  1. She embellished her dress with intricate embroidery and beading.
  2. He embellished the story with dramatic details to make it more compelling.
  3. The singer embellished the song with ornamented flourishes and runs.
  4. The room was embellished with paintings, sculptures, and beautiful furniture.
  5. The chef embellished the dish with fresh herbs and spices to add flavor.
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