Embellish

/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

She decided to embellish the dress with beads and sequins for the party.

To enhance (a statement or narrative) by adding fictitious or extra details.

He tends to embellish his stories to make them more interesting.

To improve or elaborate on a description or idea.

The artist wanted to embellish her painting with brighter colors.

Middle English: from Old French 'embellir', from 'en-' (to make) + 'bel' (beautiful).

embellish the truth

to make the truth more interesting by altering or adding details.

artistically embellish

to enhance something with artistic flair.

embellishment

the act of embellishing or the state of being embellished.

beautify

to make something beautiful.

to exaggerate or add flair to a story

He's always embellishing his tales about his travels.