n. [ Cf. F. embellissement. ] 1. The act of adorning, or the state of being adorned; adornment. [ 1913 Webster ]
In the selection of their ground, as well as in the embellishment of it. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which adds beauty or elegance; ornament; decoration; as, pictorial embellishments. [ 1913 Webster ]
The graces and embellishments of the exterior man. I. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]