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How to say: embellishment

Spelling: Embellishment Syllables  embellishment
US accent
/ɛmbˈɛlɪʃmənt/
UK accent
/ɛmbˈɛlɪʃmənt/
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Definition

Definition — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

e.g. “the mystery has been heightened by many embellishments in subsequent retellings”

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