embellishing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/
Definition
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or fictional elements.
Examples
She loved to embellish her stories with dramatic details.
The architect embellished the facade of the building with intricate carvings.
How to Use embellishing
- embellish with (prepositional phrase)
- To add decorative elements using something specific. — "The cake was embellished with sugar flowers and edible glitter."
- embellish something (collocation)
- To make a particular object or concept more attractive or interesting. — "The author chose to embellish the ending of the novel."
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