embellishments
|em/bel/lish/ments|
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənts/
(embellishment)
adding decorative details
Etymology
'embellishment' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'embelir,' where 'em-' meant 'to make' and 'bel' meant 'beautiful.'
'embelir' transformed into the Middle English word 'embellisshen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'embellishment.'
Initially, it meant 'to make beautiful,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adding decorative details.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
decorative details or features added to something to make it more attractive.
The artist added embellishments to the painting to enhance its beauty.
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Noun 2
a detail, especially one that is untrue, added to a story to make it more interesting or entertaining.
The storyteller added embellishments to make the tale more engaging.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45