verb
embellish
im-BEL-ish/ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
To add decorative details to make something more attractive.
The person embellishes the plain jacket with beads and colorful patches.
Etymology
The pieces express “make beautiful,” the word’s original meaning. Decorating something with ornaments or added details is a direct continuation of that idea.
In context
you might choose to embellish the wall with any number of embedments
but instead embellish them with delightful and novel nuances.
More examples
- He embellished the jacket with colorful embroidery.
- You can embellish the invitations with a floral border.
- They are embellishing the stage curtains with gold trim.
Forms
embellish · embellishes · embellished · embellishing
embellishment noun — A decorative detail added to enhance appearance.