embellishment

1. The act of embellishing or the state of being embellished.
2. Something that embellishes; a decoration.
3. Music. A note that embellishes a melody.

Device used to give a larger surface area to an advertising display. Sometimes called an extender or extension, an embellishment fits over the frame and extends its borders. Embellishments are most frequently used in outdoor displays, and the standard size for this use is 5960 at the top, 19 to 29 at the bottom, and 2x on either side.

noun

Something that adorns: adornment, decoration, garnishment, garniture, ornament, ornamentation, trim, trimming. See beautiful/ugly.

Definition: beautification; decorating
Antonyms: disfigurement, injury, simplification, spoliation

The decoration of a musical line; see Improvisation and Ornaments.

ornaments added to music to make it more interesting.

For the penalty in ice hockey, see Diving (ice hockey).

See also Ornament (music).

In sewing and crafts an embellishment is anything that adds design interest to the piece.

Common examples of embellishment in sewing and crafts

• appliqué
• embroidery, done either by machine or by hand
• piping made from either self-fabric, contrast fabric, or a simply a cord.
• trim (sewing)
• lace, either pre-made or home-made
• Fringe (trim)
• beads
• batique

Items that normally serve a function may also be used as embellishment. For example

• buttons can be placed anywhere on the piece
• zippers can be unzipped and be used as piping, or simply stiched on
• buckles can be placed anywhere on the piece
• grommets can be placed anywhere even when there is no cord is looped through them
• sequins can be placed anywhere

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