1. to make something more attractive by adding decorative details
2. to add details to a story or account, often exaggerated or untrue ones

Examples

• She embellished the plain dress with colorful ribbons and beads.
• The artist embellished the manuscript with gold leaf and intricate borders.
• He tends to embellish his stories to make them more interesting.
• The witness embellished her testimony with unnecessary details.
• They embellished the garden with fountains and sculptures.
• Don’t embellish the facts when writing your report.
• The chef embellished the cake with fresh flowers and chocolate curls.