EMBELLISHMENT Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

embellishment

noun

im-ˈbe-lish-mənt

Definition of embellishment

as in ornamentation

something that decorates or beautifies a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs

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as in exaggeration

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section

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Recent Examples of embellishment Nowadays, these playful, fringed embellishments have found a new place in the wardrobes of the most fashionable. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 28 July 2026 Once a thriving center of Afghan architecture and royal grandeur, Mandu's palaces and mosques now stand frozen in time, their intricate designs and artistic embellishments weathered by centuries of abandonment. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 Twenty years later, in the 2026 playoffs, Crosby’s embellishment of a Garnet Hathaway high stick in a game in Philadelphia was one of the more memorable moments of that series. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 25 July 2026 The neckline featured sculptural, jewel-like metal embellishments. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for embellishment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishment

Noun

Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Master model designer Milan Madge incorporated metallic gold elements and raised textures to capture the original's rich ornamentation and depth.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.

— Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggeration

Noun

The first offerings will include pieces inspired by Byzantine artworks including imperial medallions, architectural ornaments, and statuary.

— Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
In addition to his ornament, Hynes is also gearing up for the release of his 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie The Nights Before Christmas, which was inspired in part by the actor’s love of Groundhog Day and the Back to the Future trilogy.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Blessed with generational talent, mainstream appeal and a good basketball product, the league is instead in danger of becoming a caricature.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
In the national consciousness, Blackpool has become a morbid caricature of working-class Britain—a place where binge drinking, violence, and vomit are in view of teacup rides, kids on the beach, and plastic pirates.

— George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of caricature

Noun

The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Animated figures and other Christmas decorations that don’t work may still make a great display piece for someone.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

Chikankari is a delicate embroidery technique that goes back to the 17th century, when the Mughal empress Nur Jahan introduced it to India.

— Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
In addition to standard lettering, Kassatex has a menu of fun embroidery decals that can sit alongside monograms, including a lighthouse motif, delicate bow designs, and even a martini glass to turn tub time into a party.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of embroidery

Noun

The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The look was completed with custom boots with a slouchy shaft and buckle adornments from vegan Korean accessories brand Stand Oil.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

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