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adjective

Definition of embellishingnext
as in decorative
serving to add beauty the chef tends to overuse sprigs of parsley and other embellishing garnishes on dishes that don't need them

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embellishing

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verb

present participle of embellish
1
as in exaggerating
to add to the interest of by including made-up details the story of the comic marriage proposal was embellished as it passed from one generation to the next in the family

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as in decorating
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming the walls of the French restaurant are embellished with scenes of Parisian life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embellishing
  1. decorative
  2. decorating
  3. ornamental
  4. coloring
  5. adorning
  6. draping
  7. enhancing
Adjective
  • Collect a few pinecones and set out some glue, small pompoms, glitter, or other decorative items and let the kids unleash their creativity.
    Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The trip proved fruitful: Many of the house’s stunning crystal chandeliers, decorative objets, and Art Deco furniture pieces were Paris finds.
    Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorative
Verb
  • So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Complicated cookie designs or decorating with the whole family?
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorating
Adjective
  • Answer: Enjoy this colorful flowering ornamental grass well into fall and early winter.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Previous research shows Neanderthals engaged in cultural rituals such as ornamental crafting, cave wall art, and even familial and social funeral burials.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of ornamental
Verb
  • Another year, another slew of new Los Angeles restaurants coloring outside the lines and creating their own genres.
    Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year, Montgomery Ward wanted its own book as a cost-saving measure.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • While many people spend hours—or even days—decorating the Christmas tree and adorning their house in lights, one TikTok user has amazed the internet with his hack to avoid all the hassle.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Starting in the Hall of Mirrors, you’ll be surrounded by 30 tableaux and 357 mirrors adorning its 17 arches before moving onto the King’s Apartment—once the residence of Louis XIV, hosting several parties a week here.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of adorning
Verb
  • The method entails draping a cheesecloth soaked in butter and wine over the bird to keep it moist but also to protect the skin from the direct heat of the oven.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Its delicate and soft-draping fabric reveals a black bra with touches of lace—a piece of lingerie that is there to claim prominence, not to go unnoticed.
    Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of draping
Verb
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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