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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

embellish

/ɛmˈbɛlɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does embellish mean?

verb

to make something more attractive or impressive by adding extra features or details, or to exaggerate or distort the truth in order to make something more interesting or impressive.

Example

"The artist embellished the painting with intricate patterns and colors."

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