Synonyms for embellishment

Synonyms for (noun) embellishment

Synonyms: ornamentation, embellishment

Definition: the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

Similar words: decoration

Definition: the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)


Synonyms: embellishment

Definition: a superfluous ornament

Similar words: decoration, ornament, ornamentation

Definition: something used to beautify


Synonyms: embellishment, embroidery

Definition: elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

Usage: the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings

Similar words: expansion, enlargement, elaboration

Definition: a discussion that provides additional information


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