embellishment

noun

em·​bel·​lish·​ment im-ˈbe-lish-mənt 

1

: the act or process of embellishing

2

: something serving to embellish

3

: ornament sense 5

Synonyms

• adornment
• beautifier
• caparison
• decoration
• doodad
• embellisher
• frill
• garnish
• garnishment
• garniture
• ornament
• ornamentation
• setoff
• trim

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In June, Sarr wore a Versace suit with sparkling buttons with gem embellishments at the 78th NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in New York City and was named the luxury brand’s ambassador last month. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024

The shoes, which include rhinestone embellishments, retail at $75 on the footwear company's website. —Gil MacIas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024

The story was in the motif, a clash of vibrant colors, intricate embellishments, and extraordinary constructions. —Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 25 Nov. 2024

Kate Winslet walked the red carpet at the Governors Awards in an oversized black suit featuring white floral embellishments. —Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1