richly-embellished
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/ˈrɪtʃli ɛmˈbɛlɪʃt/
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/ˈrɪtʃli ɪmˈbɛlɪʃt/
(embellish)
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Etymology
Etymology Information
'embellish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'embelir,' where 'em-' meant 'to make' and 'bel' meant 'beautiful.'
Historical Evolution
'embelir' transformed into the English word 'embellish,' and eventually became the modern English word 'embellished.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make beautiful,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decorate or adorn lavishly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/26 08:13