Embellished Meaning in English
word · lemma: embellish
Definition
Made more attractive by adding details or decorations; can also mean making a story more interesting by exaggerating or adding extra details.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in formal, artistic, or descriptive contexts ('embellished dress', 'embellished story'). For stories, it suggests adding things that may not be literally true. Not used for everyday, literal changes—use 'decorated' for physical changes only.
Example Sentences
The cake was beautifully embellished with flowers.
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Her dress was embellished with sparkling beads.
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The story was embellished with extra details.
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He embellished his travel stories to make them more exciting.
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The old building was embellished with new lights for the festival.
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Sometimes, stories get embellished as they are retold.
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