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embellishment

[em-bel-ish-muhnt]

noun

  1. an ornament or decoration.

  2. a fictitious addition, as to a factual statement.

  3. Music.

    1. ornament.

    2. auxiliary tone.

  4. the act of embellishing.

  5. state of being embellished.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonembellishment noun
  • overembellishment noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of embellishment1

First recorded in 1615–25; embellish + -ment
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“If there are inaccuracies or embellishments, we really can’t do anything about it.”

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To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.

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The film’s astounding facial performance is fully practical, without any CGI embellishments, Saxon says.

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Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.

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Sometimes her intentionally far-fetched embellishments don’t register for audiences outside of her own country.

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