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over-embellished

/ˌoʊ.vər.ɪmˈbel.ɪʃt/

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adjective

/ˌoʊ.vər.ɪmˈbel.ɪʃt/C2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что было чрезмерно украшено, разукрашено или дополнено, часто до такой степени, что выглядит неестественно или безвкусно.

Describes something that has been excessively decorated, adorned, or added to, often to the point of being unnatural or gaudy.

  1. Excessively elaborateC1formal

    Describes something that has been decorated or described in an overly fancy or showy way, often to the point of being unnatural or excessive.

    ruЧрезмерно украшенный

    • The author's writing style is over-embellished with unnecessary adjectives.
    • The cake was over-embellished with so many decorations it was hard to cut.
    • His story was over-embellished, making it difficult to believe the facts.

    Synonymsbaroquefloridfloweryornateostentatiousoverblownoverdoneoverwrought

    Antonymsaustereplainrestrainedsimpleunadornedunderstated

Forms
  • more over-embellished comparative form
  • most over-embellished superlative form