Embellishment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Embellishment is a noun meaning An act of embellishing.
Meaning
An act of embellishing.
More Meanings
- An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.
Example Sentences
Reflection had given calmness to her judgment, and sobered her own opinion of Willoughby's deserts; — she wished, therefore, to declare only the simple truth, and lay open such facts as were really due to his character, without any embellishment of tenderness to lead the fancy astray.
Word Forms
- embellishments
Synonyms for embellishment
Depending on context, synonyms include adornment, decoration, ornament, garniture, garnish, garnishment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ornamentation, decoration, ornament, adornment, mask, beautification.
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