embellishment
noun
em·bel·lish·ment
im-ˈbe-lish-mənt 
Examples of embellishment in a Sentence
a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section
Recent Examples on the Web
Dsquared2 celebrated its 30th anniversary with a collection that featured all the brand’s hallmarks, including glittery embellishments, paint splatter and brash washes.
—
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The actor opted for a more relaxed vibe, forgoing a tie and leaving the top button of his white shirt open.
42 of 70
Joey King
Joey King stunned in an ivory column gown with sparkling embellishments at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
They are fashioned after snow boots but feature some bedazzling details or embellishments of some kind.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The asymmetrical dress was dripping in ornate embellishments, including pearls to crystals.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
The actor opted for a more relaxed vibe, forgoing a tie and leaving the top button of his white shirt open.
42 of 70
Joey King
Joey King stunned in an ivory column gown with sparkling embellishments at the Vanity Fair Oscars party.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
They are fashioned after snow boots but feature some bedazzling details or embellishments of some kind.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The asymmetrical dress was dripping in ornate embellishments, including pearls to crystals.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Cite this Entry
“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embellishment. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share