Embellish

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/

Definitions of embellish

verb to make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating certain aspects

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to embellish her stories with colorful details.

A2 The artist used glitter to embellish the painting.

B1 The chef decided to embellish the dish with edible flowers for a more elegant presentation.

B2 The author tends to embellish her novels with intricate descriptions and metaphors.

C1 The interior designer was hired to embellish the mansion with luxurious furnishings and artwork.

C2 The politician was criticized for embellishing his resume with false achievements.

Examples of embellish in a Sentence

formal The artist used intricate details to embellish the painting.

informal She always likes to embellish her stories to make them more interesting.

slang Stop trying to embellish the truth, just tell it like it is.

figurative Her laughter seemed to embellish the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of embellish

• past tense: embellished
• plural: embellishes
• comparative: more embellished
• superlative: most embellished
• present tense: embellish
• future tense: will embellish
• perfect tense: has embellished
• continuous tense: is embellishing
• singular: embellish
• positive degree: embellish
• infinitive: to embellish
• gerund: embellishing
• participle: embellished

Origin and Evolution of embellish

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'embellish' originated from the Old French word 'embelir' which means 'to make beautiful or handsome'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'embellish' has evolved to not only mean making something beautiful but also to add decorative details or exaggerate the truth in order to make something more interesting or attractive.