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EMBELLISHMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Embellishment.

Embellishment - as a noun

Elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

Example: "The mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embroidery18

The act of adding extraneous decorations to something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ornamentation15

Example Sentences

"Her wedding dress was covered in intricate embellishments."
"The artist added an embellishment of flowers to the border of the painting."
"The writer used excessive embellishment in her storytelling, making it hard to believe."
"The book was filled with elaborate embellishments and illustrations."
"The costume designer added colorful embellishments to the actor's outfit."
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Word Game Points

Is EMBELLISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, embellishment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EMBELLISHMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is EMBELLISHMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, embellishment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EMBELLISHMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is EMBELLISHMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, embellishment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EMBELLISHMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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