Synonyms for Embellishment & Similar Words

Definition of embellishment

noun
  1. elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail; "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
  2. a superfluous ornament
  3. the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

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"Embellishment" in song lyrics

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  • "It's obviously, evident my embellishment"
    Aceyalone — The Guidelines
  • "tube ribbon embellishment"
    AOL — AOL

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