embellish

//ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ//
C1Frequency Level 12Neutral
Visual representation of embellish

Verb

embellishInfinitive
embellishPresent tense
embellishedPast tense
embellishedPast participle
embellishingPresent participle
embellishesThird-person singular
1

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features.

She embellished the cake with colorful flowers made of icing.

2

To make a story or account more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue or exaggerated.

He tends to embellish his stories to make them more exciting.