Definitions
- Referring to adding decorative details or features to something. - Describing the act of enhancing or improving something by adding details or features. - Talking about exaggerating or elaborating on a story or account to make it more interesting or appealing.
- Referring to a decorative object used to enhance the appearance of something. - Describing the act of decorating or adorning something with ornaments. - Talking about a specific type of decoration, such as a Christmas ornament or a tree ornament.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to adding decorative elements to something.
- 2Both can be used to enhance the appearance of something.
- 3Both are associated with aesthetics and visual appeal.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Embellish refers to adding details or features to something, while ornament refers to the decorative object itself.
- 2Usage: Embellish is often used in a figurative sense, such as embellishing a story or account, while ornament is typically used in a literal sense to describe a physical object.
- 3Scope: Embellish can refer to a wide range of decorative elements, while ornament is more specific and usually refers to smaller decorative objects.
- 4Purpose: Embellish is often used to improve or enhance something, while ornament is primarily used for decorative purposes.
Remember this!
Embellish and ornament are both words used to describe decorative elements. However, embellish refers to the act of adding details or features to something, while ornament refers to the decorative object itself. Embellish is often used in a figurative sense, while ornament is typically used in a literal sense to describe a physical object. Additionally, embellish has a broader scope and can refer to a wider range of decorative elements, while ornament is more specific and usually refers to smaller decorative objects.
