embellished

CEFRC1

/ɛˈmbɛlɪʃt/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Decorated with extra details or made more attractive.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having been made more attractive, compelling or interesting.

Examples

  • The organ is supported by red marble columns and embellished with countless decorations.

  • These women have embellished Kabyle culture.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of embellish

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She blank the plain dress with shiny beads and lace for the party.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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