embellish

• 动词，指通过添加装饰性细节或夸大信息，使某物更具吸引力或趣味性。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more attractive or interesting by adding decorative details or exaggerating information.

1. Decorate or beautifyB2formalart

   To make something more attractive by adding decorative details.

   装饰美化

   • The artist embellished the ceiling with gold leaf.
   • She embellished her dress with intricate embroidery.
   • The manuscript was embellished with colorful illustrations.

   同义词adornbeautifybedeckdecorateenhancefestoongarnishornamenttrim

   反义词baremarspoilstrip

2. Exaggerate or add detailsB2informal

   To add extra details to a story or account to make it more interesting, often exaggerating.

   添油加醋

   • He embellished his travel stories to impress his friends.
   • She tends to embellish the truth when telling anecdotes.
   • The witness embellished his testimony with unnecessary details.

   同义词colordress upelaborateembroiderexaggeratepad

   反义词downplayminimizesimplifyunderstate