- present tense form of embellish (3rd person singular).
embellishes
Example Sentences
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Though the novel is steeped in research, the island kingdom it portrays predates written records, so Mr. Johnson freely embellishes his intense tale with magic and mythology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
Daphne admits she often lies, or, rather, embellishes her life “for the social good” — she says what others want to hear.
From New York Times ● May 15, 2023
“As he gets older, he embellishes less and simplifies more.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 1, 2022
Hey, it’s television — a medium that regularly exaggerates and embellishes for the public’s entertainment.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2022
To ensure that no one embellishes or sensationalizes their stories, I’m going to ask them to sign an honor code.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
