embellishment

The word “embellishment” has 4 syllables: em-bel-lish-ment

It's pronounced as /ɛmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

What is synonym and antonym for embellishment?

In the thesaurus, “embellishment” has 72 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for embellishment

adornment
amplification
apparel
beautifier
bedizenment
bells and whistles
blazonry
bric-a-brac
caparison
caricature
chichi
coloring
decoration
design
doodad
elaboration
embellisher
emblazonry
embossment
embroidering
embroidery
enhancement
enrichment
exaggeration
fabrication
fal-lal
fancywork
fandangle
figure
filigree
finery
floridity
flounce
flourish
flowery speech
foofaraw
frill
frippery
frosting
froufrou
fudging
furbelow
furnishings
fuss
garnish
garnishment
garniture
gilding
gilt
gingerbread
glitter
hedging
hype
hyperbole
icing on the cake
improvement
magnification
misrepresentation
ornament
ornamentation
ostentation
overstatement
padding
pattern
puffery
regalia
ruffle
setoff
stretching
superlative
trappings
trim

Antonyms for embellishment

belittlement
blemish
blot
defacement
disfigurement
disparagement
meiosis
minimizing
plainness
poor-mouthing
scar
simplification
spoliation
spot
stain
understatement

Meanings of embellishment

noun
1. An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.

Example Sentences

The gown featured delicate lace as an embellishment around the neckline.
His story seemed honest, but there was a hint of embellishment in the details.
The architect added a decorative embellishment to the building’s entrance.
A little embellishment can make even a simple meal look gourmet.
She used ribbon and glitter as embellishment for her handmade cards.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to embellishment, such as: adornment, amplification, apparel, beautifier, bedizenment, belittlement, bells and whistles.

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