Embellish meaning
To embellish is defined as to make something fancier by decorating it, or to exaggerate or add details to a story to make it more exciting or interesting.
An example of embellish is when you add fringe to a skirt to make the skirt fancier.
An example of embellish is when you exaggerate about the size of the fish you caught to make your fishing story more interesting.
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To add ornamental or fictitious details to.
A fanciful account that embellishes the true story.
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To decorate or improve by adding detail; ornament; adorn.
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To make beautiful, as by ornamentation; decorate.
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To add grace notes, syncopated accents, trills, etc. to (a melody)
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To improve (an account or report) by adding details, often of a fictitious or imaginary kind; touch up.
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The old book cover was embellished with golden letters.
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To embellish a story, the truth.
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