 embellishment |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a superfluous ornament | |
| Related terms: | decoration cuspidation festoon filigree vermiculation flourish garnish boulle | |
| 2. | [ noun ] elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail | |
| Synonyms: | embroidery | |
| Examples: | "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings" |
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| Related terms: | expansion embroider | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of adding extraneous decorations to something | |
| Synonyms: | ornamentation | |
| Related terms: | decoration decorate | |
| Similar spelling: |
embellished |
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