embellish
verb (used with object)
to beautify by or as if by ornamentation; ornament; adorn.
embellished
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past participleof embellish.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof embellish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
embellishverb (used with object)to beautify by or as if by ornamentation; ornament; adorn.
Example Sentences
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Fani, a Brentwood artist, considers her collection an extension of her art and has embellished some with Swarovski crystals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Gray shades embellished with a circular “Hogwarts Express” logo covered all the windows, so visitors can’t see outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Drummers embellished the rhythm of partygoers chanting “Knicks in 5.”
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
The more expensive bag - a size 25, was embellished with rhinestones on the clasp and trim - went for nearly seven times the starting bid.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
They are blue-and-gray oxfords today, embellished with black lines.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
