English Explanatory Dictionary

embellishment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An act of embellishing.
  2. An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AGuy271-embellishment.wav

Word forms

embellishment embellishments

Etymology

From embellish + -ment.

Synonyms

adornment decoration embellishment ornament garniture garnish garnishment ornamentation

Derived words

overembellishment
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