EMBELLISHING
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of EMBELLISHING
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.
"The old book cover was embellished with golden letters"
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"
An embellishment.
"His many embellishings of the tale stretched the credulity of the listeners."
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
Is EMBELLISHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EMBELLISHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | e | m | b | e | l | l | i | s | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EMBELLISHING
100 words from the letters in EMBELLISHING
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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.
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