Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embellish the truth
expression
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ ðə truːθ/
Definition
To make something seem more appealing by adding details or exaggerating facts.
Examples
- She tends to embellish the truth when telling stories about her travels.
- His habit of embellishing the truth made it hard for others to trust him.
- While his achievements were impressive, he had a tendency to embellish the truth for dramatic effect.
Meaning
Embellishing the truth involves taking a factual statement and enhancing it, often to the point of distortion, to make it more interesting or favorable.
Synonyms
- Exaggerate
- Decorate the facts
- Enhance the truth
- Sugarcoat
- Twist the facts
