Definition of: embellish

(im·bel′ish) v.t.
1. To beautify by adding ornamental features; decorate.
2. To heighten the interest of, as a story, by adding fictitious details. See synonyms under ADORN, GARNISH. [<OF embelliss-, stem of embellir beautify <em- in (<L in-) + bel beautiful <L bellus]