embellish

Definition

To make more beautiful and attractive by adding ornamentation; to decorate.

Etymology

From Middle English embelishen, from Old French embellir, from em- + bel.

Example Sentences

• "The old book cover was embellished with golden letters"
• "He was a notable patron of the arts who lavishly embellished his royal residences and rebuilt and enlarged Westminster Abbey, destined as the burialplace of himself and many of his successors, in honor of his patron saint, Edward the Confessor."
• "A Scythian Shepherd, so imbelliſhed With Natures pride, and richeſt furniture? His looks do menace heauen & dare the Gods, His fiery eies are fixt vpon the earth."