concepts: embellishment

Embellishment refers to the act of adding extra details, decorations, or enhancements to something to make it more attractive, interesting, or impressive. It can be used in various contexts, such as stories, artwork, or objects, to improve their appearance or appeal. While embellishments can make things more appealing, they sometimes involve exaggeration or embellishing the truth, especially in storytelling or reporting. Overall, embellishment enriches or personalizes an original item or narrative, often to captivate or impress an audience.