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embellishing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of embellishing

serving to add beauty

the chef tends to overuse sprigs of parsley and other embellishing garnishes on dishes that donʼt need them

Synonyms of embellishing

adorning, beautifying, cosmetic, decorative, ornamental

Words Related to embellishing

alluring, appealing, attractive, charming, delightful, glamorous (also glamourous), pleasing, prepossessing

beauteous, beautiful, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], comely, fair, gorgeous, handsome, lovely, pretty, stunning

detailed, elaborate, fancy, ornate

Antonyms of embellishing

functional, utilitarian

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