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Definition of embellisher

embellisher

/ɪmˈbɛl.ɪ.ʃər/
em · bel · lish · er
Plural:embellishers
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Adjective:embellishing
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embellisher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who makes a story, account, or statement more interesting or entertaining by adding exaggerated or fictitious details.

Example

"My grandfather was a notorious embellisher whose fishing stories grew more dramatic every year."

2

A person or thing that decorates, adorns, or enhances the appearance of something by adding ornamental details.

Example

"The master artisan was renowned as a skilled embellisher of illuminated manuscripts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'embellish' (from Old French 'embelliss-', stem of 'embellir', meaning 'to make beautiful', ultimately from Latin 'bellus' meaning 'pretty' or 'handsome') plus the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embellisher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embellisher
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