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Decorative, serving or intended as an ornament
“Such a representation is more than mere decoration or embellishing ornament.”
Affecting only the appearance of something rather than its substance
Well-suited to enhancing someone's appearance
An act of decorating or beautifying something
“There, he tells Chloe and several other slaves his story, boastfully embellishing it and exaggerating his role in her successful escape.”
Present participle for to make more beautiful or attractive by adorning or decorating
“Add fresh flowers or small tree ornaments to embellish the wreath for a party.”
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
“He was a gifted conversationalist and had many fine stories and yarns which he could embellish with style.”
Present participle for complicate
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Present participle for to enhance the value of something, or to make more efficient
Present participle for to increase or augment, especially in detail or information
Present participle for to be copious in argument or discussion, to descant
Present participle for to emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
Present participle for to provide full information about
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