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EMBELLISHING

12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun

E 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of EMBELLISHING

verb

To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

"The old book cover was embellished with golden letters"

verb

To make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality; to distort, to embroider.

"to embellish a story, the truth"

noun

An embellishment.

"His many embellishings of the tale stretched the credulity of the listeners."

Synonyms of EMBELLISHING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of EMBELLISHING in a Sentence

  • "The old book cover was embellished with golden letters"
  • "to embellish a story, the truth"
  • "His many embellishings of the tale stretched the credulity of the listeners."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
25
points

Is EMBELLISHING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, EMBELLISHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: EMBELLISHING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EMBELLISHING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter embellishing Total
Scrabble 133111114112 20
WWF 144122113123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBELLISHING

100 words from the letters in EMBELLISHING

How to Use EMBELLISHING in Word Games

EMBELLISHING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EMBELLISHING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About EMBELLISHING

What does EMBELLISHING mean?
EMBELLISHING is a verb. To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
Is EMBELLISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EMBELLISHING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EMBELLISHING worth in Scrabble?
EMBELLISHING is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EMBELLISHING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EMBELLISHING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of EMBELLISHING?
Synonyms of EMBELLISHING include: adorn, beautify, deck, decorate, grace, ornament. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.