EMBELLISH
(verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Embellish.
How to pronounce embellish:
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Embellish - as a verb
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Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aggrandise13aggrandize22blow updramatise12dramatize21embroider14lard5pad6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amplify17exaggerate19hyperbolise21hyperbolize30magnify16overdraw15overstate12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be beautiful to look at
Example: "Flowers adorned the tables everywhere"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adorn6beautify16deck11decorate11grace8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example: "Decorate the room for the party"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adorn6beautify16decorate11grace8ornament10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
wreathe13beset7encrust9incrust9
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braid8broider10embroider14stick11illustrate10garland9fledge11flight13bespangle14spangle10foliate10flag8bard7barde8caparison13dress upbead7pipe8applique21gild the lilypaint the lilyvermiculate18smock13hang8prank11tinsel6tart upstucco10redecorate13panel7bejewel19jewel15filet8fillet9scallop11bedizen19dress shipdress6garnish11trim6trim6bedeck15bedight14deck11festoon10enamel8inlay8lacquer18begild10engild8gild6illuminate12blazon17emblazon21color7colour8emblazon21fringe10fret7landscape14
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Make more beautiful
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beautify16fancify18prettify16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She decided to embellish her outfit with a sparkling necklace."
"The artist used bright colors to embellish the painting."
"He likes to embellish his stories to make them more interesting."
"The chef used fresh herbs to embellish the dish."
"She wanted to embellish her resume to impress the employers."
Word Game Points
Is EMBELLISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embellish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EMBELLISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is EMBELLISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embellish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEMBELLISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is EMBELLISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embellish is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEMBELLISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.