embellishment
noun
em·bel·lish·ment
im-ˈbe-lish-mənt 
Examples of embellishment in a Sentence
a colorful mobile is just the embellishment that the soon-to-be nursery needs
the actor's penchant for embellishment suggests that his memoirs would be more appropriately shelved in the fiction section
Recent Examples on the Web
Winking to the early 20th century in its embellishments, the lineup runs the gamut from flowy caftans and tunics with flower- and butterfly-shaped motifs to wraparound loose trousers and long skirts in solid colors.
—
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The actress also wore black t-strap heels. 09 of 15
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus stepped out in N.Y.C. in a strapless floor-length dress covered in gold and silver sequin embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025
The vibrant rose shade is playful and bold, but the subtle embellishment maintains its overall refined look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
The dresses included a floor-length green mermaid gown from Cache, a pink satin gown with diamante details around the chest and waist from Bloomingdale's, and a white gown with silver embellishments—also from Cache.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
The actress also wore black t-strap heels. 09 of 15
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus stepped out in N.Y.C. in a strapless floor-length dress covered in gold and silver sequin embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 June 2025
The vibrant rose shade is playful and bold, but the subtle embellishment maintains its overall refined look.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2025
The dresses included a floor-length green mermaid gown from Cache, a pink satin gown with diamante details around the chest and waist from Bloomingdale's, and a white gown with silver embellishments—also from Cache.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for embellishment
Cite this Entry
“Embellishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embellishment. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share