embellishments

noun

Meaning

A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive or interesting.

Examples

The story was simple, but he added several embellishments to make his adventure sound more heroic.
Gold leaf serves as an elegant embellishment on the edges of the antique book.

Synonyms: detail, addition, decoration, ornamentation, embroidery

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embellishments

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/

Definition

A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive or interesting.

Examples

The story was simple, but he added several embellishments to make his adventure sound more heroic.
Gold leaf serves as an elegant embellishment on the edges of the antique book.
She wore a dress with minimal embellishments, preferring a clean and modern silhouette.

Synonyms of embellishments

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