embellishment

noun

em·bel·lish·ment im-ˈbe-lish-mənt

Synonyms of embellishment next

: the act or process of embellishing

: something serving to embellish

: ornament sense 5

Examples of embellishment in a Sentence

a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section

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Grande’s voluminous tulle gown featured puff sleeves, a corseted bodice and crystal embellishments. —

Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 The outfit was topped off with a towering headpiece with ornate embellishments and makeup that included white face paint and red lipstick. —

Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The idea is how collectibles and crafts inspire embellishments, including charms, handcrafted appliques, travel badges and unique brooches. —

Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024 See: modern takes on corsetry, delicate embellishments, and dramatic overlays. —

Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for embellishment