embellish

The word “embellish” has 3 syllables: em-bel-lish

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for embellish?

In the thesaurus, “embellish” has 85 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for embellish along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for embellish

accessorize
add bells and whistles
adorn
amplify
array
beautify
bedeck
bedizen
blazon
boss
braid
brighten
caparison
caricature
chase
color
deck
decorate
diamond
do
do up
doll up
drape
dress
dress up
elaborate
emblaze
emboss
embroider
emphasize
enhance
enrich
exaggerate
expand
fancify
fancy up
feather
festoon
figure
filigree
fillet
fix up
flounce
freshen
frill
fringe
fudge
furbelow
garland
garnish
gem
gild
give details
grace
gussy up
hang
hedge
hyperbolize
impearl
jewel
lace
magnify
ornament
overdo
overdraw
overemphasize
overplay
overstate
pad
paint
pearl
play up
redecorate
redo
ribbon
satirize
smarten
spiff up
spruce up
stress
stretch
swag
trap
trim
wreathe

Antonyms for embellish

bare
belittle
blemish
decrease
deface
denude
disfigure
dismantle
display
divest
expose
harm
lessen
mar
minimize
play down
reduce
reveal
scar
simplify
spoil
streamline
strip
uglify
uncover
understate

Meanings of embellish

verb
1. To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
2. To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, to embroider.

Example Sentences

She likes to embellish her stories with extra details to make them more interesting.
The artist decided to embellish the sculpture with gold leaf.
They used colorful beads to embellish the wedding dress.
Writers sometimes embellish facts to create a better narrative.
The cake was beautifully embellished with edible flowers.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embellish, such as: accessorize, add bells and whistles, adorn, amplify, array, bare, beautify.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.