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gracefully-embellished

|grace-ful-ly-em-bel-lished|

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/ˈɡreɪsfəli ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/

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/ˈɡreɪsfəli ɪmˈbɛlɪʃt/

(embellish)

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Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
embellish	embellishments	embellishes	embellished	embellished	embellishing	embellishment	embellished

Etymology

Etymology Information

'embellish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'embelir,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'bel' meant 'beautiful.'

Historical Evolution

'embelir' transformed into the Middle English word 'embellishen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'embellish.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make beautiful,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enhance or decorate.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

decorated or enhanced in a manner that is elegant and pleasing to the senses.

The ballroom was gracefully-embellished with chandeliers and silk drapes.

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Last updated: 2025/04/17 20:43