embellishment
US /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈbel.ɪʃ.mənt/
1.
versiering, decoratie, verfraaiing
a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive
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The dress had intricate embroidery as an embellishment.
De jurk had ingewikkeld borduurwerk als versiering.
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The architect added some classical embellishments to the modern building.
De architect voegde enkele klassieke versieringen toe aan het moderne gebouw.
2.
versiering, aankleding, overdrijving
a detail, especially a fictitious one, added to a statement or story to make it more interesting or dramatic
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His story was full of colorful embellishments.
Zijn verhaal zat vol kleurrijke versieringen.
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She added a few embellishments to make the anecdote more amusing.
Ze voegde een paar versieringen toe om de anekdote grappiger te maken.