embellishment

Meanings

Plural: embellishments

Noun

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
- "the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings"
a superfluous ornament
the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
An act of embellishing.
An added touch; an ornamental addition; a flourish.

Origin / Etymology

From embellish + -ment.

Synonyms

adornment, decoration, embellishment, embroidery, ornament, ornamentation

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