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Embellish Definition & Meaning

embellish
verb
  1. add details to
  2. be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
  3. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
  4. make more beautiful

"Embellish" in song lyrics

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  • "They relish every opportunity they have to embellish"
    Lojique — Truth Decay

Usage tips for "embellish"

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Frequently asked questions

What does embellish mean?
add details to be beautiful to look at; "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere" make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day" make more beautiful
What part of speech is embellish?
Embellish is a verb.
How many definitions does embellish have?
Embellish has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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